Flowering Dogwood Cornus florida

Description: small flowering tree (10-30 feet); leaves ovate; showy scarlet berries; 4
white (pink) bracts surrounding true flowers from April to May
Parts used: root-bark, twigs and berries
Used as/for: astringent, malarial fevers, chronic diarrhea; Root-bark poultice – external
ulcers; Twigs – chewing sticks as a toothbrush; Berries – soaked in brandy used as a
bitter digestive tonic and for acid stomach
Preparations: infusions, decoctions, tinctures and poultices
Habitat: Understory tree in dry Eastern forests http://plantas-y-flores.blogspot.com/