Fabaceae Gleditsia triacanthos L.

Honeylocust

Creek - Drug, Pediatric Aid

Use documented by:
Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 669

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Scientific name: Gleditsia triacanthos L.
USDA symbol: GLTR (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Honeylocust
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Creek
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Pediatric Aid
Notes: Pod considered a good antidote for the complaints of children.

RECRD: 86771 id: 16003

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