Celastraceae Celastrus scandens L.

American Bittersweet

Delaware - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 37

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Scientific name: Celastrus scandens L.
USDA symbol: CESC (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: American Bittersweet
Family: Celastraceae
Family (APG): Celastraceae
Native American Tribe: Delaware
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Poultice or salve of roots used for skin eruptions.

RECRD: 42776 id: 8742

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