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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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: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Abortifacient
Notes: Decoction taken to stimulate suppressed menses, do not take when pregnant.

RECRD: 85954 id: 14425

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