Rosaceae Prunus persica (L.) Batsch

Peach

Delaware - Drug, Anthelmintic

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 31

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Scientific name: Prunus persica (L.) Batsch
USDA symbol: PRPE3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Peach
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Delaware
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Anthelmintic
Notes: Infusion of leaves used to expel pin worms.

RECRD: 42662 id: 30522

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