Betulaceae Betula lenta L.

Sweet Birch

Iroquois - Drug, Cold Remedy

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 300

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Scientific name: Betula lenta L.
USDA symbol: BELE (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Sweet Birch
Family: Betulaceae
Family (APG): Betulaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cold Remedy
Notes: Compound infusion taken by women 'when they catch cold with the menses.'

RECRD: 83114 id: 7101

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