Moraceae Morus rubra L.

Red Mulberry

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 45

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Scientific name: Morus rubra L.
USDA symbol: MORUR (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Red Mulberry
Family: Moraceae
Family (APG): Moraceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antidiarrheal
Notes: Infusion of bark taken to 'check dysentery.'

RECRD: 90030 id: 23483

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