Tiliaceae Tilia americana var. heterophylla (Vent.) Loud.

American Basswood

Cherokee - Drug, Snake Bite Remedy

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 24

View all documented uses for Tilia americana var. heterophylla (Vent.) Loud.

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Scientific name: Tilia americana var. heterophylla (Vent.) Loud.
USDA symbol: TIAMH (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: American Basswood
Family: Tiliaceae
Family (APG): Malvaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Snake Bite Remedy
Notes: Bark from tree struck by lightning chewed and spit on snakebite.

RECRD: 96262 id: 40390

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