Asteraceae Baccharis salicifolia (Ruiz & Pav¢n) Pers.

Mule's Fat

Diegueno - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Hinton, Leanne, 1975, Notes on La Huerta Diegueno Ethnobotany, Journal of California Anthropology 2:214-222, page 220

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Scientific name: Baccharis salicifolia (Ruiz & Pav¢n) Pers.
USDA symbol: BASA4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Mule's Fat
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Diegueno
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Infusion of leaves used as a wash or poultice of leaves applied to bruises, wounds or insect stings.

RECRD: 5244 id: 6795

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