Rosaceae Amelanchier arborea (Michx. f.) Fern.

Common Serviceberry

Iroquois - Drug, Venereal Aid

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 351

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Scientific name: Amelanchier arborea (Michx. f.) Fern.
USDA symbol: AMARA4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Serviceberry
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Venereal Aid
Notes: Infusion of bark used for gonorrhea.

RECRD: 81059 id: 3094