Berberidaceae Mahonia fremontii (Torr.) Fedde

Fremont's Mahonia

Hualapai - Drug, Laxative

Use documented by:
Watahomigie, Lucille J., 1982, Hualapai Ethnobotany, Peach Springs, AZ. Hualapai Bilingual Program, Peach Springs School District #8, page 5

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Scientific name: Mahonia fremontii (Torr.) Fedde
USDA symbol: MAFR3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Fremont's Mahonia
Family: Berberidaceae
Family (APG): Berberidaceae
Native American Tribe: Hualapai
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Laxative
Notes: Roots made into a bitter tonic and used as a laxative.

RECRD: 5013 id: 21886

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