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Rhamnus carolinianus Indian cherry Deciduous tree (1 Page of 5) The Rhamnus carolinianus plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Virginia to Florida, west to Texas and Nebraska. It is a member of the Rhamnaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Indian cherry. Some home gardeners know the variety as Frangula caroliniana. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Rhamnus carolinianus Common Name: Indian cherry Family: Rhamnaceae Author: Walter. Known Hazards: Although no specific mention of toxicity has been found for this species, there is the suggestion that some members of this genus could be mildly poisonous[65]. Mature Height: 12 Mature Width: Habitat: Rich woods, sheltered slopes, borders of streams and limestone ridges[43, 82]. Swamps and low ground[235].
Medicinal Information: A tea made from the bark is emetic and strongly laxative[222]. It is used in the treatment of constipation with nervous or muscular atony of the intestines[222].
An infusion of the wood has been used in the treatment of jaundice[257].
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