Caprifoliaceae Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea (Raf.) R. Bolli

Blue Elderberry

Pomo, Little Lakes - Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy

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 388

View all documented uses for Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea (Raf.) R. Bolli

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Scientific name: Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea (Raf.) R. Bolli
USDA symbol: SANIC5 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Blue Elderberry
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Family (APG): Caprifoliaceae
Native American Tribe: Pomo, Little Lakes
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Tuberculosis Remedy
Notes: Decoction of plant taken for bleeding lungs from consumption.

RECRD: 94600 id: 36581

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