Fabaceae Erythrina herbacea L.

Redcardinal

Seminole - Drug, Antirheumatic (External)

Use documented by:
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 192

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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: Seminole
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antirheumatic (External)
Notes: Decoction of 'beans' used as a body rub & steam for deer sickness: numb, painful limbs & joints.

RECRD: 61715 id: 14326

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