Anacardiaceae Rhus typhina L.

Staghorn Sumac

Iroquois - Drug, Reproductive Aid

Use documented by:
Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 51

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Scientific name: Rhus typhina L.
USDA symbol: RHHI2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Staghorn Sumac
Family: Anacardiaceae
Family (APG): Anacardiaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Reproductive Aid
Notes: Infusion of bark & flowers taken to prevent the water from breaking too early during the pregnancy.

RECRD: 50086 id: 33274

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