Fabaceae Cercis canadensis L.

Eastern Redbud

Delaware - Drug, Antiemetic

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 30

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Scientific name: Cercis canadensis L.
USDA symbol: CECAC (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Eastern Redbud
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Delaware
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antiemetic
Notes: Infusion of bark used as a cold drink for vomiting.

RECRD: 42655 id: 8863

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