Smilacaceae Smilax tamnoides L.
Bristly Greenbrier
Iroquois - Drug, Witchcraft Medicine
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 287
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Smilax tamnoides L.
Scientific name: Smilax tamnoides L.
USDA symbol: SMTA2 (
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Common names: Bristly Greenbrier
Family: Smilacaceae
Family (APG): Smilacaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Witchcraft Medicine
Notes: Plant used to make doll to be used 'to kill a woman who is using you badly.'
RECRD: 95429 id: 38242