Rosaceae Prunus virginiana L.

Common Chokecherry

Cherokee - Drug, Throat Aid

Use documented by:
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 28

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Scientific name: Prunus virginiana L.
USDA symbol: PRVIV (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Chokecherry
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Throat Aid
Notes: Decoction of inner bark taken to loosen phlegm for hoarseness.

RECRD: 92609 id: 30738

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