Rosaceae Porteranthus stipulatus (Muhl. ex Willd.) Britt.

Indian Physic

Cherokee - Drug, Toothache Remedy

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 40

View all documented uses for Porteranthus stipulatus (Muhl. ex Willd.) Britt.

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Scientific name: Porteranthus stipulatus (Muhl. ex Willd.) Britt.
USDA symbol: POST5 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Indian Physic
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Toothache Remedy
Notes: Infusion used for toothache.

RECRD: 86735 id: 29740

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