Cornaceae Cornus amomum P. Mill.
Silky Dogwood
Iroquois - Drug, Pulmonary Aid
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 403
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Cornus amomum P. Mill.
Scientific name: Cornus amomum P. Mill.
USDA symbol: COAM2 (
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Common names: Silky Dogwood
Family: Cornaceae
Family (APG): Cornaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Pulmonary Aid
Notes: Infusion of bark taken for chest congestion.
RECRD: 84479 id: 10803