Aceraceae Acer pensylvanicum L.

Striped Maple

Ojibwa, South - Drug, Emetic

Use documented by:
Hoffman, W.J., 1891, The Midewiwin or 'Grand Medicine Society' of the Ojibwa, SI-BAE Annual Report #7, page 200

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Scientific name: Acer pensylvanicum L.
USDA symbol: ACPE (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Striped Maple
Family: Aceraceae
Family (APG): Sapindaceae
Native American Tribe: Ojibwa, South
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Emetic
Notes: Decoction of inner bark taken as an emetic.

RECRD: 80161 id: 596