Rosaceae Prunus serotina Ehrh.
Black Cherry
Delaware, Ontario - Drug, Tonic
Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 68, 82
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Prunus serotina Ehrh.
Scientific name: Prunus serotina Ehrh.
USDA symbol: PRSES (
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Common names: Black Cherry
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Delaware, Ontario
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Tonic
Notes: Compound infusion of bark taken as a tonic for general debility.
RECRD: 92534 id: 30603