Rosaceae Porteranthus trifoliatus (L.) Britt.

Bowman's Root

Cherokee - Drug, Emetic

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 trifoliatus (L.) Britt.

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Scientific name: Porteranthus trifoliatus (L.) Britt.
USDA symbol: POTR11 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Bowman's Root
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Emetic
Notes: Mild infusion taken as an emetic.

RECRD: 86742 id: 29747

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