Saxifragaceae Darmera peltata (Torr. ex Benth.) Voss

Indian Rhubarb

Karok - Drug, Gynecological Aid

Use documented by:
Schenck, Sara M. and E. W. Gifford, 1952, Karok Ethnobotany, Anthropological Records 13(6):377-392, page 384

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Scientific name: Darmera peltata (Torr. ex Benth.) Voss
USDA symbol: DAPE (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Indian Rhubarb
Family: Saxifragaceae
Family (APG): Saxifragaceae
Native American Tribe: Karok
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gynecological Aid
Notes: Infusion of roots taken by women to prevent fetus from getting too large.

RECRD: 90924 id: 12042

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