Betulaceae Ostrya virginiana (P. Mill.) K. Koch
Eastern Hophornbeam
Cherokee - Drug, Blood Medicine
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 39
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Ostrya virginiana (P. Mill.) K. Koch
Scientific name: Ostrya virginiana (P. Mill.) K. Koch
USDA symbol: OSVIV (
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Common names: Eastern Hophornbeam
Family: Betulaceae
Family (APG): Betulaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Blood Medicine
Notes: Infusion of bark taken to build up blood.
RECRD: 90641 id: 25111