Rosaceae Amelanchier canadensis (L.) Medik.

Canadian Serviceberry

Cherokee - Drug, Anthelmintic

Use documented by:
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 27

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Scientific name: Amelanchier canadensis (L.) Medik.
USDA symbol: AMCA4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Canadian Serviceberry
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Anthelmintic
Notes: Infusion of bark used as a bath and given to children with worms.

RECRD: 81060 id: 3101

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