Cornaceae Cornus sericea ssp. sericea

Redosier Dogwood

Iroquois - Drug, Sports Medicine

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 404

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Scientific name: Cornus sericea ssp. sericea
USDA symbol: COSES (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Redosier Dogwood
Family: Cornaceae
Family (APG): Cornaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Sports Medicine
Notes: Decoction of bark taken by lacrosse players and runners to vomit.

RECRD: 84567 id: 11060

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