Salicaceae Salix alba L.

White Willow

Cherokee - Drug, Antidiarrheal

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 61

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Scientific name: Salix alba L.
USDA symbol: SAAL2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: White Willow
Family: Salicaceae
Family (APG): Salicaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antidiarrheal
Notes: Infusion of bark taken to check bowels.

RECRD: 94306 id: 35629

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