Caprifoliaceae Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis (L.) R. Bolli

American Elder

Rappahannock - Drug, Antirheumatic (Internal)

Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G., R.B. Hassrick and E.S. Carpenter, 1942, Rappahannock Herbals, Folk-Lore and Science of Cures, Proceedings of the Delaware County Institute of Science 10:7-55., page 33

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Scientific name: Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis (L.) R. Bolli
USDA symbol: SANIC4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: American Elder
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Family (APG): Caprifoliaceae
Native American Tribe: Rappahannock
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antirheumatic (Internal)
Notes: Fermented decoction of berries taken for 'rheumatism' (neuritis).

RECRD: 94676 id: 36760

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