Rosaceae Amelanchier arborea (Michx. f.) Fern.
Common Serviceberry
Cherokee - Drug, Anthelmintic
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 54
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Amelanchier arborea (Michx. f.) Fern.
Scientific name: Amelanchier arborea (Michx. f.) Fern.
USDA symbol: AMARA4 (
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Common names: Common Serviceberry
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Anthelmintic
Notes: Compound infusion taken for worms.
RECRD: 81056 id: 3090