Araliaceae Aralia spinosa L.

Devil's Walkingstick

Cherokee - Drug, Emetic

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, 32

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Scientific name: Aralia spinosa L.
USDA symbol: ARSP2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Devil's Walkingstick
Family: Araliaceae
Family (APG): Araliaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Emetic
Notes: Infusion of roasted and pounded roots used as strong emetic.

RECRD: 81680 id: 4171

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