Ranunculaceae Hepatica nobilis var. acuta (Pursh) Steyermark

Sharplobe Hepatica

Cherokee - Drug, Laxative

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 38

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Scientific name: Hepatica nobilis var. acuta (Pursh) Steyermark
USDA symbol: HENOA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Sharplobe Hepatica
Family: Ranunculaceae
Family (APG): Ranunculaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Laxative
Notes: Infusion used as a laxative.

RECRD: 87270 id: 16746

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