Ericaceae Epigaea repens L.
Trailing Arbutus
Cherokee - Drug, Antidiarrheal
Use documented by:
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 48
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Epigaea repens L.
Scientific name: Epigaea repens L.
USDA symbol: EPRE2 (
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Common names: Trailing Arbutus
Family: Ericaceae
Family (APG): Ericaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antidiarrheal
Notes: Infusion of plant given to children with diarrhea.
RECRD: 85404 id: 13234