Rosaceae Cercocarpus ledifolius Nutt.

Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany

Shoshoni - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 53-55

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Scientific name: Cercocarpus ledifolius Nutt.
USDA symbol: CELEL (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Shoshoni
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Poultice of pulverized leaves and bark applied to swellings.

RECRD: 83751 id: 8930

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