Caprifoliaceae Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis (L.) R. Bolli
American Elder
Houma - Drug, Tonic
Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 60
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Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis (L.) R. Bolli
Scientific name: Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis (L.) R. Bolli
USDA symbol: SANIC4 (
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Common names: American Elder
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Family (APG): Caprifoliaceae
Native American Tribe: Houma
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Tonic
Notes: Wine made from berries taken as a tonic.
RECRD: 94643 id: 36687