Oleaceae Fraxinus nigra Marsh.

Black Ash

Iroquois - Drug, Antirheumatic (External)

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 412

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Scientific name: Fraxinus nigra Marsh.
USDA symbol: FRNI (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Black Ash
Family: Oleaceae
Family (APG): Oleaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antirheumatic (External)
Notes: Compound infusion of roots and bark used as foot soak for rheumatism.

RECRD: 86346 id: 15246