Ebenaceae Diospyros virginiana L.

Common Persimmon

Cherokee - Drug, Hemorrhoid Remedy

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 49

View all documented uses for Diospyros virginiana L.

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Scientific name: Diospyros virginiana L.
USDA symbol: DIVI5 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Persimmon
Family: Ebenaceae
Family (APG): Ebenaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Hemorrhoid Remedy
Notes: Used as a wash for piles.

RECRD: 85098 id: 12563

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