Boraginaceae Hackelia virginiana (L.) I.M. Johnston

Beggarslice

Cherokee - Drug, Love Medicine

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 25

View all documented uses for Hackelia virginiana (L.) I.M. Johnston

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Scientific name: Hackelia virginiana (L.) I.M. Johnston
USDA symbol: HAVI2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Beggarslice
Family: Boraginaceae
Family (APG): Boraginaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Love Medicine
Notes: Used for love charms.

RECRD: 87061 id: 16401

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