Fagaceae Castanea dentata (Marsh.) Borkh.

American Chestnut

Mohegan - Drug, Pulmonary Aid

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 71, 128

View all documented uses for Castanea dentata (Marsh.) Borkh.

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Scientific name: Castanea dentata (Marsh.) Borkh.
USDA symbol: CADE12 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: American Chestnut
Family: Fagaceae
Family (APG): Fagaceae
Native American Tribe: Mohegan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Pulmonary Aid
Notes: Infusion of leaves taken for whooping cough.

RECRD: 83521 id: 8440

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