Brassicaceae Sinapis alba L.

White Mustard

Cherokee - Drug, Kidney Aid

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 46

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Scientific name: Sinapis alba L.
USDA symbol: SIAL5 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: White Mustard
Family: Brassicaceae
Family (APG): Brassicaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Kidney Aid
Notes: Taken for 'dropsy.'

RECRD: 83198 id: 38064

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