Cornaceae Cornus rugosa Lam.
Roundleaf Dogwood
Iroquois - Drug, Kidney Aid
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 405
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Cornus rugosa Lam.
Scientific name: Cornus rugosa Lam.
USDA symbol: CORU (
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Common names: Roundleaf Dogwood
Family: Cornaceae
Family (APG): Cornaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Kidney Aid
Notes: Compound decoction of roots taken for the kidneys.
RECRD: 84553 id: 10953