Ericaceae Arctostaphylos glauca Lindl.

Bigberry Manzanita

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 40

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Scientific name: Arctostaphylos glauca Lindl.
USDA symbol: ARGL4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Bigberry Manzanita
Family: Ericaceae
Family (APG): Ericaceae
Native American Tribe: Cahuilla
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Infusion of leaves used for poison oak rash.

RECRD: 11255 id: 4369