Boraginaceae Cynoglossum grande Dougl. ex Lehm.
Pacific Hound's Tongue
Pomo, Potter Valley - Drug, Venereal Aid
Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 382
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Cynoglossum grande Dougl. ex Lehm.
Scientific name: Cynoglossum grande Dougl. ex Lehm.
USDA symbol: CYGR (
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Common names: Pacific Hound's Tongue
Family: Boraginaceae
Family (APG): Boraginaceae
Native American Tribe: Pomo, Potter Valley
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Venereal Aid
Notes: Root used for venereal diseases.
RECRD: 84816 id: 11853