Anacardiaceae Rhus glabra L.
Smooth Sumac
Pawnee - Drug, Gynecological Aid
Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 99, 100
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Rhus glabra L.
Scientific name: Rhus glabra L.
USDA symbol: RHGL (
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Common names: Smooth Sumac
Family: Anacardiaceae
Family (APG): Anacardiaceae
Native American Tribe: Pawnee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gynecological Aid
Notes: Decoction of fruit used for dysmenorrhea.
RECRD: 93531 id: 32988