Ericaceae Leiophyllum buxifolium (Berg.) Ell.

Sandmyrtle

Nanticoke - Drug, Tonic

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 58, 84

View all documented uses for Leiophyllum buxifolium (Berg.) Ell.

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Scientific name: Leiophyllum buxifolium (Berg.) Ell.
USDA symbol: LEBU (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Sandmyrtle
Family: Ericaceae
Family (APG): Ericaceae
Native American Tribe: Nanticoke
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Tonic
Notes: Berries used to make spring tonic.

RECRD: 88581 id: 19891

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