Fagaceae Fagus grandifolia Ehrh.
American Beech
Iroquois - Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 302
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Fagus grandifolia Ehrh.
Scientific name: Fagus grandifolia Ehrh.
USDA symbol: FAGR (
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Common names: American Beech
Family: Fagaceae
Family (APG): Fagaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Tuberculosis Remedy
Notes: Compound decoction of bark taken for consumption.
RECRD: 86246 id: 14673