Celastraceae Euonymus americana L.

American Strawberrybush

Cherokee - Drug, Disinfectant

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 38

View all documented uses for Euonymus americana L.

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Scientific name: Euonymus americana L.
USDA symbol: EUAM7 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: American Strawberrybush
Family: Celastraceae
Family (APG): Celastraceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Disinfectant
Notes: Used as an antiseptic.

RECRD: 85943 id: 14414

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