Hamamelidaceae Hamamelis virginiana L.

American Witchhazel

Chippewa - Drug, Emetic

Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1933, Some Chippewa Uses of Plants, Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press, page 131

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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: Chippewa
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Emetic
Notes: Inner bark used, especially in cases of poisoning, as an emetic.

RECRD: 87071 id: 16416

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