Brassicaceae Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.

Shepherd's Purse

Costanoan - Drug, Antidiarrheal

Use documented by:
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 9

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Scientific name: Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.
USDA symbol: CABU2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Shepherd's Purse
Family: Brassicaceae
Family (APG): Brassicaceae
Native American Tribe: Costanoan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antidiarrheal
Notes: Infusion of plant used for dysentery.

RECRD: 83351 id: 7964

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