Rhamnaceae Frangula caroliniana (Walt.) Gray

Carolina Buckthorn

Creek - Drug, Liver Aid

Use documented by:
Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 667

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Scientific name: Frangula caroliniana (Walt.) Gray
USDA symbol: FRCA13 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Carolina Buckthorn
Family: Rhamnaceae
Family (APG): Rhamnaceae
Native American Tribe: Creek
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Liver Aid
Notes: Infusion of wood taken for jaundice.

RECRD: 93368 id: 15078

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