Betulaceae Corylus americana Walt.
American Hazelnut
Cherokee - Drug, Emetic
Use documented by:
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 16
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Corylus americana Walt.
Scientific name: Corylus americana Walt.
USDA symbol: COAM3 (
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Common names: American Hazelnut
Family: Betulaceae
Family (APG): Betulaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Emetic
Notes: Decoction of inner bark taken to induce vomiting when unable to retain food.
RECRD: 84629 id: 11182