Cornaceae Nyssa sylvatica Marsh.

Blackgum

Cherokee - Drug, Other

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 26

View all documented uses for Nyssa sylvatica Marsh.

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Scientific name: Nyssa sylvatica Marsh.
USDA symbol: NYSY (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Blackgum
Family: Cornaceae
Family (APG): Cornaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Other
Notes: Compound infusion of bark used for 'bad disease.'

RECRD: 90331 id: 24189

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