Rosaceae Fragaria virginiana Duchesne

Virginia Strawberry

Cherokee - Drug, Sedative

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 57

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Scientific name: Fragaria virginiana Duchesne
USDA symbol: FRVIV (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Virginia Strawberry
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Sedative
Notes: Infusion taken to calm nerves.

RECRD: 86295 id: 14971

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