Pinaceae Pinus echinata P. Mill.

Shortleaf Pine

Nanticoke - Drug, Cathartic

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 55, 84

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Scientific name: Pinus echinata P. Mill.
USDA symbol: PIEC2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Shortleaf Pine
Family: Pinaceae
Family (APG): Pinaceae
Native American Tribe: Nanticoke
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cathartic
Notes: 'Pellets of tar' used as a cathartic.

RECRD: 91415 id: 27522

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