Caprifoliaceae Viburnum prunifolium L.

Blackhaw

Cherokee - Drug, Anticonvulsive

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 62

View all documented uses for Viburnum prunifolium L.

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Scientific name: Viburnum prunifolium L.
USDA symbol: VIPR (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Blackhaw
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Family (APG): Caprifoliaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Anticonvulsive
Notes: Infusion taken to prevent recurrent spasms.

RECRD: 97195 id: 43169

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