Urticaceae Urtica dioica ssp. gracilis (Ait.) Seland.

California Nettle

Cowlitz - Drug, Orthopedic Aid

Use documented by:
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 28

View all documented uses for Urtica dioica ssp. gracilis (Ait.) Seland.

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Scientific name: Urtica dioica ssp. gracilis (Ait.) Seland.
USDA symbol: URDIG (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: California Nettle
Family: Urticaceae
Family (APG): Urticaceae
Native American Tribe: Cowlitz
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Orthopedic Aid
Notes: Poultice of sprouts applied or person whipped with stalk for paralysis.

RECRD: 96671 id: 41764

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