Hamamelidaceae Hamamelis virginiana L.

American Witchhazel

Cherokee - Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy

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 62

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Scientific name: Hamamelis virginiana L.
USDA symbol: HAVI4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: American Witchhazel
Family: Hamamelidaceae
Family (APG): Hamamelidaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Tuberculosis Remedy
Notes: Infusion of bark taken for tuberculosis.

RECRD: 87069 id: 16413

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