Anacardiaceae Rhus copallinum L.

Flameleaf Sumac

Koasati - Drug, Orthopedic Aid

Use documented by:
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 36

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Scientific name: Rhus copallinum L.
USDA symbol: RHCOC (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Flameleaf Sumac
Family: Anacardiaceae
Family (APG): Anacardiaceae
Native American Tribe: Koasati
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Orthopedic Aid
Notes: Decoction of leaves used as a bath and given to babies to make them walk.

RECRD: 93482 id: 32899

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