Ulmaceae Ulmus americana L.

American Elm

Delaware - Drug, Cold Remedy

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 31

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Scientific name: Ulmus americana L.
USDA symbol: ULAM (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: American Elm
Family: Ulmaceae
Family (APG): Cannabaceae
Native American Tribe: Delaware
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cold Remedy
Notes: Infusion of inner bark used for colds.

RECRD: 42658 id: 41438

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