Celastraceae Euonymus atropurpurea Jacq.

Eastern Wahoo

Winnebago - Drug, Gynecological Aid

Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 102

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Scientific name: Euonymus atropurpurea Jacq.
USDA symbol: EUATA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Eastern Wahoo
Family: Celastraceae
Family (APG): Celastraceae
Native American Tribe: Winnebago
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gynecological Aid
Notes: Decoction of inner bark taken for uterine trouble.

RECRD: 85961 id: 14432

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