Rubiaceae Cephalanthus occidentalis L.
Common Buttonbush
Seminole - Drug, Urinary Aid
Use documented by:
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 273
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Cephalanthus occidentalis L.
Scientific name: Cephalanthus occidentalis L.
USDA symbol: CEOC2 (
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Common names: Common Buttonbush
Family: Rubiaceae
Family (APG): Rubiaceae
Native American Tribe: Seminole
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Urinary Aid
Notes: Plant taken for urine retention.
RECRD: 62067 id: 8850