Myricaceae Myrica sp.
Sweet Bay
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 29, 76
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Myrica sp.
Scientific name: Myrica sp.
Common names: Sweet Bay
Family: Myricaceae
Family (APG): Myricaceae
Native American Tribe: Delaware, Oklahoma
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Blood Medicine
Notes: Bark used as a blood purifier.
RECRD: 90061 id: 23574