Rosaceae Physocarpus opulifolius (L.) Maxim.
Common Ninebark
Bella Coola - Drug, Venereal Aid
Use documented by:
Smith, Harlan I., 1929, Materia Medica of the Bella Coola and Neighboring Tribes of British Columbia, National Museum of Canada Bulletin 56:47-68, page 59
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Physocarpus opulifolius (L.) Maxim.
Scientific name: Physocarpus opulifolius (L.) Maxim.
USDA symbol: PHOPO (
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Common names: Common Ninebark
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Bella Coola
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Venereal Aid
Notes: Decoction of inner bark taken and used as wash for gonorrhea.
RECRD: 91235 id: 26787