Betulaceae Betula alleghaniensis var. alleghaniensis
Yellow Birch
Iroquois - Drug, Blood Medicine
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 300
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Betula alleghaniensis var. alleghaniensis
Scientific name: Betula alleghaniensis var. alleghaniensis
USDA symbol: BEALA (
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Common names: Yellow Birch
Family: Betulaceae
Family (APG): Betulaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Blood Medicine
Notes: Complex compound used as a blood purifier.
RECRD: 83126 id: 7080