Betulaceae Betula nigra L.

River Birch

Cherokee - Drug, Antidiarrheal

Use documented by:
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 25

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Scientific name: Betula nigra L.
USDA symbol: BENI (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: River Birch
Family: Betulaceae
Family (APG): Betulaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antidiarrheal
Notes: Leaves chewed or infusion taken for dysentery.

RECRD: 83135 id: 7122

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