Viscaceae Phoradendron leucarpum (Raf.) Reveal & M.C. Johnston

Oak Mistletoe

Cherokee - Drug, Love Medicine

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 45

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Scientific name: Phoradendron leucarpum (Raf.) Reveal & M.C. Johnston
USDA symbol: PHLE14 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Oak Mistletoe
Family: Viscaceae
Family (APG): Santalaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Love Medicine
Notes: Infusion taken after vomiting for four days, to cure 'love sickness.'

RECRD: 91176 id: 26530

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