235. Cercis canadensis.—Redbud.

Botanical name: 

235. CERCIS CANADENSIS Linné.—REDBUD. The bark of this indigenous tree has been recommended as a mild, non-irritating, but active astringent in diarrhea and dysentery. Also used as a local application to mucous membranes. Dose of fluidextract: 15 to 60 drops (1 to 4 mils) .


A Manual of Organic Materia Medica and Pharmacognosy, 1917, was written by Lucius E. Sayre, B.S. Ph. M.