Berberidaceae Berberis vulgaris L.
Common Barberry
Penobscot - Drug, Throat Aid
Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G., 1917, Medicine Practices of the Northeastern Algonquians, Proceedings of the 19th International Congress of Americanists Pp. 303-321, page 309
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Berberis vulgaris L.
Scientific name: Berberis vulgaris L.
USDA symbol: BEVU (
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Common names: Common Barberry
Family: Berberidaceae
Family (APG): Berberidaceae
Native American Tribe: Penobscot
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Throat Aid
Notes: Pounded root or bark used for sore throat.
RECRD: 83086 id: 7044