Berberidaceae Mahonia aquifolium (Pursh) Nutt.

Hollyleaved Barberry

Karok - Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy

Use documented by:
Schenck, Sara M. and E. W. Gifford, 1952, Karok Ethnobotany, Anthropological Records 13(6):377-392, page 383

View all documented uses for Mahonia aquifolium (Pursh) Nutt.

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Scientific name: Mahonia aquifolium (Pursh) Nutt.
USDA symbol: MAAQ2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Hollyleaved Barberry
Family: Berberidaceae
Family (APG): Berberidaceae
Native American Tribe: Karok
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Misc. Disease Remedy
Notes: Leaves and roots used as a steambath for 'yellow fever.'

RECRD: 83035 id: 21825

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