Ulmaceae Ulmus americana L.

American Elm

Choctaw - Drug, Gynecological Aid

Use documented by:
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 18

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Scientific name: Ulmus americana L.
USDA symbol: ULAM (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: American Elm
Family: Ulmaceae
Family (APG): Cannabaceae
Native American Tribe: Choctaw
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gynecological Aid
Notes: Decoction of inner bark taken for menstrual cramps.

RECRD: 96570 id: 41431

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