Celastraceae Euonymus europaea L.
European Spindletree
Iroquois - Drug, Anthelmintic
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 374
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Euonymus europaea L.
Scientific name: Euonymus europaea L.
USDA symbol: EUEU4 (
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Common names: European Spindletree
Family: Celastraceae
Family (APG): Celastraceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Anthelmintic
Notes: Compound decoction of plant taken to remove worms caused by solid food taboo.
RECRD: 85962 id: 14433