Celastraceae Euonymus americana L.
American Strawberrybush
Iroquois - Drug, Abortifacient
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 375
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Euonymus americana L.
Scientific name: Euonymus americana L.
USDA symbol: EUAM7 (
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Common names: American Strawberrybush
Family: Celastraceae
Family (APG): Celastraceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Abortifacient
Notes: Decoction of plants taken for suppressed menses.
RECRD: 85953 id: 14424