Iridaceae Iris verna L.

Dwarf Violet Iris

Cherokee - Drug, Liver Aid

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 41

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Scientific name: Iris verna L.
USDA symbol: IRVEV (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Dwarf Violet Iris
Family: Iridaceae
Family (APG): Iridaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Liver Aid
Notes: Infusion taken for liver.

RECRD: 87864 id: 18064

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