Smilacaceae Smilax sp.

Catbriar

Creek - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 7

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Scientific name: Smilax sp.
Common names: Catbriar
Family: Smilacaceae
Family (APG): Smilacaceae
Native American Tribe: Creek
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Decoction of pounded roots used as a wash for leg ulcers.

RECRD: 95425 id: 38237