Betulaceae Alnus serrulata (Ait.) Willd.

Hazel Alder

Cherokee - Drug, Oral 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 22

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Scientific name: Alnus serrulata (Ait.) Willd.
USDA symbol: ALSE2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Hazel Alder
Family: Betulaceae
Family (APG): Betulaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Oral Aid
Notes: Infusion of bark given to babies for 'thrash,' a mouth soreness.

RECRD: 80971 id: 2612

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