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

Eastern Hophornbeam

Iroquois - Drug, Cancer Treatment

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 299

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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: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cancer Treatment
Notes: Decoction of bark used for rectum cancer.

RECRD: 90651 id: 25122

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