Ericaceae Pyrola elliptica Nutt.

Waxflower Shinleaf

Mohegan - Drug, Oral Aid

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1928, Mohegan Medicinal Practices, Weather-Lore and Superstitions, SI-BAE Annual Report #43: 264-270, page 264

View all documented uses for Pyrola elliptica Nutt.

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Scientific name: Pyrola elliptica Nutt.
USDA symbol: PYEL (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Waxflower Shinleaf
Family: Ericaceae
Family (APG): Ericaceae
Native American Tribe: Mohegan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Oral Aid
Notes: Infusion of leaves used as a gargle for sores or cankers in the mouth.

RECRD: 92952 id: 31792

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