Rosaceae Amelanchier arborea (Michx. f.) Fern.
Common Serviceberry
Iroquois - Drug, Venereal Aid
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 351
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Amelanchier arborea (Michx. f.) Fern.
Scientific name: Amelanchier arborea (Michx. f.) Fern.
USDA symbol: AMARA4 (
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Common names: Common Serviceberry
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Venereal Aid
Notes: Infusion of bark used for gonorrhea.
RECRD: 81059 id: 3094