Salicaceae Populus fremontii S. Wats.

Fremont's Cottonwood

Cahuilla - Drug, Analgesic

Use documented by:
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 106

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Scientific name: Populus fremontii S. Wats.
USDA symbol: POFRF3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Fremont's Cottonwood
Family: Salicaceae
Family (APG): Salicaceae
Native American Tribe: Cahuilla
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Analgesic
Notes: Infusion of bark and leaves used to wet a handkerchief and tie it around the head for headaches.

RECRD: 11635 id: 29463

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