Saururaceae Anemopsis californica (Nutt.) Hook. & Arn.
Yerba Mansa
Isleta - Drug, Disinfectant
Use documented by:
Jones, Volney H., 1931, The Ethnobotany of the Isleta Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 22
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Anemopsis californica (Nutt.) Hook. & Arn.
Scientific name: Anemopsis californica (Nutt.) Hook. & Arn.
USDA symbol: ANCA10 (
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Common names: Yerba Mansa
Family: Saururaceae
Family (APG): Saururaceae
Native American Tribe: Isleta
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Disinfectant
Notes: Infusion of leaves used as a disinfectant on open wounds.
RECRD: 30576 id: 3380