Fabaceae Amphicarpaea bracteata (L.) Fern.

American Hogpeanut

Cherokee - Drug, Antidiarrheal

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 38

View all documented uses for Amphicarpaea bracteata (L.) Fern.

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Scientific name: Amphicarpaea bracteata (L.) Fern.
USDA symbol: AMBRB (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: American Hogpeanut
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antidiarrheal
Notes: Infusion of root taken for diarrhea.

RECRD: 81089 id: 3204

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