Betulaceae Alnus glutinosa (L.) Gaertn.
European Alder
Rappahannock - Drug, Panacea
Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G., R.B. Hassrick and E.S. Carpenter, 1942, Rappahannock Herbals, Folk-Lore and Science of Cures, Proceedings of the Delaware County Institute of Science 10:7-55., page 31
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Alnus glutinosa (L.) Gaertn.
Scientific name: Alnus glutinosa (L.) Gaertn.
USDA symbol: ALGL2 (
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Common names: European Alder
Family: Betulaceae
Family (APG): Betulaceae
Native American Tribe: Rappahannock
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Panacea
Notes: Infusion of bark used according to diagnosis.
RECRD: 80885 id: 2324