Caprifoliaceae Viburnum recognitum Fern.
Southern Arrowwood
Iroquois - Drug, Contraceptive
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 447
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Viburnum recognitum Fern.
Scientific name: Viburnum recognitum Fern.
USDA symbol: VIDEL (
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Common names: Southern Arrowwood
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Family (APG): Caprifoliaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Contraceptive
Notes: Decoction of twigs taken by women to prevent conception.
RECRD: 97202 id: 43180