Olacaceae Ximenia americana L.

Tallow Wood

Seminole - Drug, Antirheumatic (External)

Use documented by:
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 192

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Scientific name: Ximenia americana L.
USDA symbol: XIAM (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Tallow Wood
Family: Olacaceae
Family (APG): Olacaceae
Native American Tribe: Seminole
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antirheumatic (External)
Notes: Decoction of inner bark used as a body rub & steam for deer sickness: numb, painful limbs & joints.

RECRD: 61719 id: 43735

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