Hydrophyllaceae Eriodictyon californicum (Hook. & Arn.) Torr.

California Yerbasanta

Round Valley Indian - Drug, Antirheumatic (Internal)

Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 381

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Scientific name: Eriodictyon californicum (Hook. & Arn.) Torr.
USDA symbol: ERCA6 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: California Yerbasanta
Family: Hydrophyllaceae
Family (APG): Boraginaceae
Native American Tribe: Round Valley Indian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antirheumatic (Internal)
Notes: Infusion of leaves taken for rheumatism.

RECRD: 85687 id: 13902

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