Rhamnaceae Ceanothus velutinus Dougl. ex Hook.
Snowbrush Ceanothus
Okanagon - Drug, Analgesic
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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Ceanothus velutinus Dougl. ex Hook.
Scientific name: Ceanothus velutinus Dougl. ex Hook.
USDA symbol: CEVEV4 (
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Common names: Snowbrush Ceanothus
Family: Rhamnaceae
Family (APG): Rhamnaceae
Native American Tribe: Okanagon
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Analgesic
Notes: Decoction of stems and leaves used internally and externally for dull pains.
RECRD: 83638 id: 8703