Aristolochiaceae Asarum caudatum Lindl.

British Columbia Wildginger

Pomo - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Gifford, E. W., 1967, Ethnographic Notes on the Southwestern Pomo, Anthropological Records 25:10-15, page 13

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Scientific name: Asarum caudatum Lindl.
USDA symbol: ASCAC2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: British Columbia Wildginger
Family: Aristolochiaceae
Family (APG): Aristolochiaceae
Native American Tribe: Pomo
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Poultice of heated leaves applied to boils.

RECRD: 82554 id: 6050