Betulaceae Ostrya virginiana (P. Mill.) K. Koch

Eastern Hophornbeam

Chippewa - Drug, Kidney Aid

Use documented by:
Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 346

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Scientific name: Ostrya virginiana (P. Mill.) K. Koch
USDA symbol: OSVIV (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Eastern Hophornbeam
Family: Betulaceae
Family (APG): Betulaceae
Native American Tribe: Chippewa
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Kidney Aid
Notes: Decoction of wood taken for kidney trouble.

RECRD: 90647 id: 25117

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