Lauraceae Lindera benzoin var. benzoin

Northern Spicebush

Creek - Drug, Diaphoretic

Use documented by:
Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 657

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Scientific name: Lindera benzoin var. benzoin
USDA symbol: LIBEB (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Northern Spicebush
Family: Lauraceae
Family (APG): Lauraceae
Native American Tribe: Creek
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Diaphoretic
Notes: Infusion of branches taken or used as herbal steam to cause sweating for pains.

RECRD: 88746 id: 20369

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