Rosaceae Prunus emarginata (Dougl. ex Hook.) D. Dietr.

Bitter Cherry

Nitinaht - Drug, Panacea

Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J., John Thomas, Barry F. Carlson and Robert T. Ogilvie, 1983, Ethnobotany of the Nitinaht Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 120

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Scientific name: Prunus emarginata (Dougl. ex Hook.) D. Dietr.
USDA symbol: PREME (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Bitter Cherry
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Nitinaht
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Panacea
Notes: Infusion of bark taken as a general tonic for healing any sickness.

RECRD: 47351 id: 30379

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