Betulaceae Corylus americana Walt.

American Hazelnut

Chippewa - Drug, Analgesic

Use documented by:
Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 338

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Scientific name: Corylus americana Walt.
USDA symbol: COAM3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: American Hazelnut
Family: Betulaceae
Family (APG): Betulaceae
Native American Tribe: Chippewa
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Analgesic
Notes: Compound containing charcoal pricked into temples with needles for headache.

RECRD: 84630 id: 11184

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