Fabaceae Gleditsia triacanthos L.
Honeylocust
Delaware, Oklahoma - Drug, Blood Medicine
Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 25, 76
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Gleditsia triacanthos L.
Scientific name: Gleditsia triacanthos L.
USDA symbol: GLTR (
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Common names: Honeylocust
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Delaware, Oklahoma
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Blood Medicine
Notes: Compound containing bark used as a blood purifier.
RECRD: 86772 id: 16006