Rutaceae Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.

Common Pricklyash

Delaware, Oklahoma - Drug, Heart Medicine

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 30, 80

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Scientific name: Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
USDA symbol: ZAAM (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Pricklyash
Family: Rutaceae
Family (APG): Rutaceae
Native American Tribe: Delaware, Oklahoma
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Heart Medicine
Notes: Infusion of inner bark taken sparingly for heart trouble.

RECRD: 97474 id: 44316

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