Ericaceae Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
Iroquois - Drug, Anthelmintic
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 410
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Gaultheria procumbens L.
Scientific name: Gaultheria procumbens L.
USDA symbol: GAPR2 (
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Common names: Eastern Teaberry
Family: Ericaceae
Family (APG): Ericaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Anthelmintic
Notes: Compound infusion of roots taken as blood remedy and for tape worms.
RECRD: 86453 id: 15600