Rosaceae Prunus serotina Ehrh.
Black Cherry
Rappahannock - Drug, Cough Medicine
Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G., R.B. Hassrick and E.S. Carpenter, 1942, Rappahannock Herbals, Folk-Lore and Science of Cures, Proceedings of the Delaware County Institute of Science 10:7-55., page 26
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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: Rappahannock
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cough Medicine
Notes: Infusion of bark or berries with honey used for coughs, if stale it is poisonous.
RECRD: 92575 id: 30665