Ericaceae Rhododendron calendulaceum (Michx.) Torr.

Flame Azalea

Cherokee - Drug, Antirheumatic (External)

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 24

View all documented uses for Rhododendron calendulaceum (Michx.) Torr.

---

Scientific name: Rhododendron calendulaceum (Michx.) Torr.
USDA symbol: RHCA4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Flame Azalea
Family: Ericaceae
Family (APG): Ericaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antirheumatic (External)
Notes: Peeled and boiled twig rubbed on rheumatism.

RECRD: 93429 id: 32851

---