Clusiaceae Hypericum fasciculatum Lam.

Peelbark St. Johnswort

Seminole - Drug, Cathartic

Use documented by:
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 231

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Scientific name: Hypericum fasciculatum Lam.
USDA symbol: HYFA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Peelbark St. Johnswort
Family: Clusiaceae
Family (APG): Hypericaceae
Native American Tribe: Seminole
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cathartic
Notes: Infusion of roots taken for rat sickness: blocked urination and bowels.

RECRD: 61890 id: 17627

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