Saururaceae Anemopsis californica (Nutt.) Hook. & Arn.

Yerba Mansa

Cahuilla - Drug, Dermatological Aid

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 38

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Scientific name: Anemopsis californica (Nutt.) Hook. & Arn.
USDA symbol: ANCA10 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Yerba Mansa
Family: Saururaceae
Family (APG): Saururaceae
Native American Tribe: Cahuilla
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Infusion of bark used as a wash for open sores.

RECRD: 11222 id: 3366