Saururaceae Anemopsis californica (Nutt.) Hook. & Arn.
Yerba Mansa
Pima - Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy
Use documented by:
Russell, Frank, 1908, The Pima Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #26:1-390, page 80
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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: Pima
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Tuberculosis Remedy
Notes: Decoction of crushed root taken for consumption.
RECRD: 81228 id: 3405