Vitaceae Parthenocissus quinquefolia (L.) Planch.

Virginia Creeper

Cherokee - Drug, Liver Aid

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 60

View all documented uses for Parthenocissus quinquefolia (L.) Planch.

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Scientific name: Parthenocissus quinquefolia (L.) Planch.
USDA symbol: PAQU2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Virginia Creeper
Family: Vitaceae
Family (APG): Vitaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Liver Aid
Notes: Infusion taken for yellow jaundice.

RECRD: 90854 id: 25537

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