Ericaceae Vaccinium myrsinites Lam.
Shiny Blueberry
Seminole - Drug, Antidiarrheal
Use documented by:
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 208
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Vaccinium myrsinites Lam.
Scientific name: Vaccinium myrsinites Lam.
USDA symbol: VAMY3 (
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Common names: Shiny Blueberry
Family: Ericaceae
Family (APG): Ericaceae
Native American Tribe: Seminole
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antidiarrheal
Notes: Infusion of leaves taken for sun sickness: eye disease, headache, high fever and diarrhea.
RECRD: 61766 id: 42086