Cornaceae Cornus racemosa Lam.
Gray Dogwood
Iroquois - Drug, Venereal Aid
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 406
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Cornus racemosa Lam.
Scientific name: Cornus racemosa Lam.
USDA symbol: CORA6 (
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Common names: Gray Dogwood
Family: Cornaceae
Family (APG): Cornaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Venereal Aid
Notes: Compound powder poultice 'put in bag, place penis in bag and tie around waist.'
RECRD: 84547 id: 10937