Ericaceae Chimaphila menziesii (R. Br. ex D. Don) Spreng.

Little Prince's Pine

Karok - Drug, Gynecological Aid

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 23

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Scientific name: Chimaphila menziesii (R. Br. ex D. Don) Spreng.
USDA symbol: CHME (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Little Prince's Pine
Family: Ericaceae
Family (APG): Ericaceae
Native American Tribe: Karok
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gynecological Aid
Notes: Decoction of leaves taken for female troubles.

RECRD: 5829 id: 9592

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