Rosaceae Porteranthus trifoliatus (L.) Britt.

Bowman's Root

Cherokee - Drug, Emetic

Use documented by:
Witthoft, John, 1947, An Early Cherokee Ethnobotanical Note, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 37(3):73-75, page 74

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Scientific name: Porteranthus trifoliatus (L.) Britt.
USDA symbol: POTR11 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Bowman's Root
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Emetic
Notes: Decoction or strong infusion of whole plant taken a pint at a time as an emetic.

RECRD: 86741 id: 29746

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