Fabaceae Erythrina herbacea L.

Redcardinal

Creek - Drug, Analgesic

Use documented by:
Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 666

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Scientific name: Erythrina herbacea L.
USDA symbol: ERHE4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Redcardinal
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Creek
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Analgesic
Notes: Cold infusion of root taken by women for bowel pain.

RECRD: 85915 id: 14324

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