Aristolochiaceae Asarum caudatum Lindl.
British Columbia Wildginger
Okanagon - Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Use documented by:
Perry, F., 1952, Ethno-Botany of the Indians in the Interior of British Columbia, Museum and Art Notes 2(2):36-43., page 40
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Asarum caudatum Lindl.
Scientific name: Asarum caudatum Lindl.
USDA symbol: ASCAC2 (
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Common names: British Columbia Wildginger
Family: Aristolochiaceae
Family (APG): Aristolochiaceae
Native American Tribe: Okanagon
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gastrointestinal Aid
Notes: Decoction of rhizomes taken for stomach troubles, indigestion and colic.
RECRD: 82553 id: 6048