Cornaceae Cornus canadensis L.

Bunchberry Dogwood

Micmac - Drug, Anticonvulsive

Use documented by:
Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 56

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Scientific name: Cornus canadensis L.
USDA symbol: COCA13 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Bunchberry Dogwood
Family: Cornaceae
Family (APG): Cornaceae
Native American Tribe: Micmac
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Anticonvulsive
Notes: Berries, roots and leaves used for fits.

RECRD: 84490 id: 10848