Rosaceae Rubus occidentalis L.

Black Raspberry

Cherokee - Drug, Emetic

Use documented by:
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 30

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Scientific name: Rubus occidentalis L.
USDA symbol: RUOC (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Black Raspberry
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Emetic
Notes: Infusion of roots taken as an emetic by women during menses.

RECRD: 93974 id: 34677

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