Rosaceae Prunus americana Marsh.
American Plum
Chippewa - Drug, Anthelmintic
Use documented by:
Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 346
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Prunus americana Marsh.
Scientific name: Prunus americana Marsh.
USDA symbol: PRAM (
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Common names: American Plum
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Chippewa
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Anthelmintic
Notes: Compound decoction of root taken for worms.
RECRD: 92416 id: 30234