Rosaceae Amelanchier arborea (Michx. f.) Fern.

Common Serviceberry

Cherokee - Drug, Tonic

Use documented by:
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 54

View all documented uses for Amelanchier arborea (Michx. f.) Fern.

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Scientific name: Amelanchier arborea (Michx. f.) Fern.
USDA symbol: AMARA4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Serviceberry
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Tonic
Notes: Compound infusion taken as a spring tonic.

RECRD: 81058 id: 3092

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