Hamamelidaceae Hamamelis virginiana L.

American Witchhazel

Cherokee - Drug, Analgesic

Use documented by:
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 62

View all documented uses for Hamamelis virginiana L.

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Scientific name: Hamamelis virginiana L.
USDA symbol: HAVI4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: American Witchhazel
Family: Hamamelidaceae
Family (APG): Hamamelidaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Analgesic
Notes: Infusion taken for periodic pains.

RECRD: 87063 id: 16407

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