Celastraceae Euonymus americana L.

American Strawberrybush

Cherokee - Drug, Venereal Aid

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 38

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Scientific name: Euonymus americana L.
USDA symbol: EUAM7 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: American Strawberrybush
Family: Celastraceae
Family (APG): Celastraceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Venereal Aid
Notes: Infusion of root used for 'claps.'

RECRD: 85952 id: 14423

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