Fabaceae Tephrosia virginiana (L.) Pers.
Virginia Tephrosia
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 31
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Tephrosia virginiana (L.) Pers.
Scientific name: Tephrosia virginiana (L.) Pers.
USDA symbol: TEVI (
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Common names: Virginia Tephrosia
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Kidney Aid
Notes: Compound used for kidneys.
RECRD: 96041 id: 39621