Liliaceae Polygonatum biflorum (Walt.) Ell.
King Solomon's Seal
Cherokee - Drug, Dermatological 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 56
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Polygonatum biflorum (Walt.) Ell.
Scientific name: Polygonatum biflorum (Walt.) Ell.
USDA symbol: POBIC (
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Common names: King Solomon's Seal
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Hot poultice of bruised root used to draw risings or carbuncles.
RECRD: 91931 id: 28811