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

California Nettle

Miwok - Drug, Antirheumatic (External)

Use documented by:
Barrett, S. A. and E. W. Gifford, 1933, Miwok Material Culture, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 2(4):11, page 174

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: Miwok
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antirheumatic (External)
Notes: Leaf powder rubbed on affected rheumatic body parts.

RECRD: 20322 id: 41793

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