Lauraceae Persea borbonia (L.) Spreng.

Redbay

Seminole - Drug, Ceremonial Medicine

Use documented by:
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 167

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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: Ceremonial Medicine
Notes: Leaf used as an emetic in purification after funerals, at doctor's school & after death of patient.

RECRD: 61666 id: 26099

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