Clusiaceae Hypericum gentianoides (L.) B.S.P.

Orangegrass

Cherokee - Drug, Antidiarrheal

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 53

View all documented uses for Hypericum gentianoides (L.) B.S.P.

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Scientific name: Hypericum gentianoides (L.) B.S.P.
USDA symbol: HYGE (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Orangegrass
Family: Clusiaceae
Family (APG): Hypericaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antidiarrheal
Notes: Infusion taken for bloody flux and bowel complaint.

RECRD: 87622 id: 17631

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