Lauraceae Persea borbonia (L.) Spreng.

Redbay

Seminole - Drug, Antiemetic

Use documented by:
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 222

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Scientific name: Persea borbonia (L.) Spreng.
USDA symbol: PEBO (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Redbay
Family: Lauraceae
Family (APG): Lauraceae
Native American Tribe: Seminole
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antiemetic
Notes: Infusion of leaves taken by babies and adults for otter sickness: diarrhea and vomiting.

RECRD: 61843 id: 26092

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