Salicaceae Salix humilis var. tristis (Ait.) Griggs

Prairie Willow

Catawba - Drug, Oral Aid

Use documented by:
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 13

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Scientific name: Salix humilis var. tristis (Ait.) Griggs
USDA symbol: SAHUT (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Prairie Willow
Family: Salicaceae
Family (APG): Salicaceae
Native American Tribe: Catawba
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Oral Aid
Notes: Infusion of roots used as a wash for children with sore mouths.

RECRD: 94367 id: 35888

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