Rosaceae Physocarpus capitatus (Pursh) Kuntze
Pacific Ninebark
Hesquiat - Drug, Antidote
Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J. and Barbara S. Efrat, 1982, Ethnobotany of the Hesquiat Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 73
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Physocarpus capitatus (Pursh) Kuntze
Scientific name: Physocarpus capitatus (Pursh) Kuntze
USDA symbol: PHCA11 (
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Common names: Pacific Ninebark
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Hesquiat
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antidote
Notes: Decoction of bark taken as an antidote for poisoning, caused vomiting.
RECRD: 711 id: 26763