Salicaceae Populus deltoides Bartr. ex Marsh.

Eastern Cottonwood

Nanticoke - Drug, Orthopedic Aid

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 56, 84

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Scientific name: Populus deltoides Bartr. ex Marsh.
USDA symbol: PODED (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Eastern Cottonwood
Family: Salicaceae
Family (APG): Salicaceae
Native American Tribe: Nanticoke
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Orthopedic Aid
Notes: Compound containing bark used as a lotion for sprains.

RECRD: 92158 id: 29390

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