Aristolochiaceae Asarum caudatum Lindl.

British Columbia Wildginger

Tolowa - Drug, Disinfectant

Use documented by:
Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 19

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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: Tolowa
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Disinfectant
Notes: Poultice of leaves applied for any infections.

RECRD: 5815 id: 6066

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