Liber Herbarum Minor (English)
The incomplete reference-guide to Herbal medicine

Rev.11-03-2021

Skunkbush sumac

Plant

Family

cashew or sumac family (Anacardiaceae)

English

Skunkbush sumac, Aromatic sumac, Basketbush, Fragrant sumac, Ill-scented sumac, Lemonade sumac, Scented sumac, Skunkbush, Smooth sumac, Sourberry, Squawbush, Three-leaf sumac

Latin

Rhus trilobata Nutt.

Diseases & Uses

Ungrouped Diseases & Uses

Ache, Aches, Adstringent, Analgesic, Anodyne, Antalgic, Antianginal, Antihemorrhagic, Antihæmorrhagic, Astrigent, Astringent, Bleeding Stancher, check bleeding, Chronic pain, Contraception, contraceptive, diuretic, emetic, good for the stomach, haemostatic, Hemostat, hemostatic, Hæmostatic, induce vomiting, inhibit bleeding, Itchy skin conditions, Oxytocic, Pain, painful disorders, painkiller, pain relief, pain-relieving, Pains, pains in general, pain stilling, Stanches blood, staunches bleeding, Stiptic, stomach atony, stomach debility, Stomachic, stomach lassitude, stomach tonic, Stop bleeding, stops bleeding, styptic, Tooth problems, vomitive, weak stomach

Other uses

colouring, Deodorant, Dye, Dyeing, Used to dye different types of fibres

Ingredients

 tannin, Vegetable oil

Source: LiberHerbarum/Pn4240

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