Chenopodiaceae Chenopodium botrys L.

Jerusalem Oak Goosefoot

Cherokee - Drug, Analgesic

Use documented by:
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 41

View all documented uses for Chenopodium botrys L.

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Scientific name: Chenopodium botrys L.
USDA symbol: CHBO2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Jerusalem Oak Goosefoot
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Family (APG): Amaranthaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Analgesic
Notes: Cold infusion taken orally and used to moisten head for headache.

RECRD: 83851 id: 9458

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