Rosaceae Prunus serotina Ehrh.

Black Cherry

Rappahannock - Drug, Tonic

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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Scientific name: Prunus serotina Ehrh.
USDA symbol: PRSES (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Black Cherry
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Rappahannock
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Tonic
Notes: Infusion of fresh or dried bark taken as a tonic.

RECRD: 92578 id: 30668

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