Lythraceae Lythrum alatum var. lanceolatum (Ell.) Torr. & Gray ex Rothrock

Winged Lythrum

Cherokee - Drug, Kidney Aid

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 43

View all documented uses for Lythrum alatum var. lanceolatum (Ell.) Torr. & Gray ex Rothrock

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Scientific name: Lythrum alatum var. lanceolatum (Ell.) Torr. & Gray ex Rothrock
USDA symbol: LYALL (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Winged Lythrum
Family: Lythraceae
Family (APG): Lythraceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Kidney Aid
Notes: Infusion taken 'for kidneys.'

RECRD: 89361 id: 21705

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