Rutaceae Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
Menominee - Drug, Analgesic
Use documented by:
Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 133
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Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Scientific name: Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
USDA symbol: ZAAM (
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Common names: Common Pricklyash
Family: Rutaceae
Family (APG): Rutaceae
Native American Tribe: Menominee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Analgesic
Notes: Poultice of pounded inner bark used for rheumatism and sharp pains.
RECRD: 97499 id: 44334