Caprifoliaceae Viburnum opulus var. americanum Ait.
American Cranberry Viburnum
Iroquois - Drug, Pediatric Aid
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 446
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Viburnum opulus var. americanum Ait.
Scientific name: Viburnum opulus var. americanum Ait.
USDA symbol: VIOPA2 (
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Common names: American Cranberry Viburnum
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Family (APG): Caprifoliaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Pediatric Aid
Notes: Decoction of roots given to babies with fevers.
RECRD: 97186 id: 43156