Fabaceae Gleditsia triacanthos L.

Honeylocust

Delaware, Oklahoma - Drug, Blood Medicine

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 25, 76

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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: Delaware, Oklahoma
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Blood Medicine
Notes: Compound containing bark used as a blood purifier.

RECRD: 86772 id: 16006