Betulaceae Corylus americana Walt.
American Hazelnut
Iroquois - Drug, Toothache Remedy
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 297
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Corylus americana Walt.
Scientific name: Corylus americana Walt.
USDA symbol: COAM3 (
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Common names: American Hazelnut
Family: Betulaceae
Family (APG): Betulaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Toothache Remedy
Notes: Compound decoction of roots given when 'baby's teeth are coming in.'
RECRD: 84640 id: 11202