Ranunculaceae Actaea pachypoda Ell.

White Baneberry

Cherokee - Drug, Toothache Remedy

Use documented by:
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 55

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Scientific name: Actaea pachypoda Ell.
USDA symbol: ACPA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: White Baneberry
Family: Ranunculaceae
Family (APG): Ranunculaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Toothache Remedy
Notes: 'Will kill teeth of young people if not careful with it.'

RECRD: 80581 id: 1410

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