Juglandaceae Carya ovata (P. Mill.) K. Koch

Shagbark Hickory

Chippewa - Drug, Herbal Steam

Use documented by:
Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 338

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Scientific name: Carya ovata (P. Mill.) K. Koch
USDA symbol: CAOV2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Shagbark Hickory
Family: Juglandaceae
Family (APG): Juglandaceae
Native American Tribe: Chippewa
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Herbal Steam
Notes: Fresh small shoots placed on hot stones as herbal steam for headache.

RECRD: 83464 id: 8328

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