Lauraceae Persea palustris (Raf.) Sarg.

Swamp Bay

Creek - Drug, Alterative

Use documented by:
Campbell, T.N., 1951, Medicinal Plants Used by Choctaw, Chickasaw, and Creek Indians in the Early Nineteenth Century, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41(9):285-290, page 289

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Scientific name: Persea palustris (Raf.) Sarg.
USDA symbol: PEPA37 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Swamp Bay
Family: Lauraceae
Family (APG): Lauraceae
Native American Tribe: Creek
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Alterative
Notes: Root used as a 'hydragogue' and alterant.

RECRD: 91051 id: 26164

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