Magnoliaceae Magnolia macrophylla Michx.
Bigleaf Magnolia
Cherokee - Drug, Respiratory 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 44
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Magnolia macrophylla Michx.
Scientific name: Magnolia macrophylla Michx.
USDA symbol: MAMA2 (
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Common names: Bigleaf Magnolia
Family: Magnoliaceae
Family (APG): Magnoliaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Respiratory Aid
Notes: Hot infusion of bark snuffed for sinus and used for toothache.
RECRD: 89386 id: 21813