Arboretum, Tyler. “American Holly Ilex opaca.” WikiMedia Commons. Commons.wikimedia.org, 23 Nov. 2007. Web. 18 Mar. 2016.
| Scientific Name | Ilex opaca |
| Common Names | American Holly |
| Nativity | Native |
| Medicinal or Edible Section | Leaves, Berries, Bark |
| Medicinal and Edible Uses | Leaves- roasted used as a tea, tea treats measles, colds, externally treats sore eyes, itchy skin; Berries- laxative, treats diarrhea, indigestion; Bark- tea treats malaria, epilepsy, sore eyes, itchy skin |
| Used to treat | Ear/Eye, Stomach |
Sandy Hook Herbarium can not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally.
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