Berberidaceae Mahonia repens (Lindl.) G. Don
Oregongrape
Mendocino Indian - Drug, Blood Medicine
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 348
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Mahonia repens (Lindl.) G. Don
Scientific name: Mahonia repens (Lindl.) G. Don
USDA symbol: MARE11 (
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Common names: Oregongrape
Family: Berberidaceae
Family (APG): Berberidaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Blood Medicine
Notes: Decoction of root bark taken as a blood purifier.
RECRD: 83052 id: 21981