Caprifoliaceae Symphoricarpos orbiculatus Moench

Coralberry

Ponca - Drug, Eye Medicine

Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 116

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Scientific name: Symphoricarpos orbiculatus Moench
USDA symbol: SYOR (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Coralberry
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Family (APG): Caprifoliaceae
Native American Tribe: Ponca
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Eye Medicine
Notes: Infusion of leaves used as wash for weak or inflamed eyes.

RECRD: 95838 id: 39147