Betulaceae Betula alleghaniensis var. alleghaniensis

Yellow Birch

Iroquois - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 300

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Scientific name: Betula alleghaniensis var. alleghaniensis
USDA symbol: BEALA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Yellow Birch
Family: Betulaceae
Family (APG): Betulaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Complex compound decoction used as wash for affected parts of 'Italian itch.'

RECRD: 83127 id: 7081

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