Pinaceae Pinus virginiana P. Mill.

Virginia Pine

Rappahannock - Drug, Kidney Aid

Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G., R.B. Hassrick and E.S. Carpenter, 1942, Rappahannock Herbals, Folk-Lore and Science of Cures, Proceedings of the Delaware County Institute of Science 10:7-55., page 27

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Scientific name: Pinus virginiana P. Mill.
USDA symbol: PIVI2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Virginia Pine
Family: Pinaceae
Family (APG): Pinaceae
Native American Tribe: Rappahannock
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Kidney Aid
Notes: Rolled, hardened sap used as pills and taken for kidney trouble.

RECRD: 91689 id: 28294