Fabaceae Tephrosia virginiana (L.) Pers.

Virginia Tephrosia

Cherokee - Drug, Anthelmintic

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 31

View all documented uses for Tephrosia virginiana (L.) Pers.

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Scientific name: Tephrosia virginiana (L.) Pers.
USDA symbol: TEVI (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Virginia Tephrosia
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Anthelmintic
Notes: Infusion taken for worms.

RECRD: 96039 id: 39619

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