Celastraceae Euonymus americana L.
American Strawberrybush
Cherokee - Drug, Gynecological Aid
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
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Euonymus americana L.
Scientific name: Euonymus americana L.
USDA symbol: EUAM7 (
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Common names: American Strawberrybush
Family: Celastraceae
Family (APG): Celastraceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gynecological Aid
Notes: Infusion of root used for 'falling of the womb.'
RECRD: 85945 id: 14416