Caprifoliaceae Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis (L.) R. Bolli
American Elder
Diegueno - Drug, Pediatric Aid
Use documented by:
Hedges, Ken, 1986, Santa Ysabel Ethnobotany, San Diego Museum of Man Ethnic Technology Notes, No. 20, page 41
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Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis (L.) R. Bolli
Scientific name: Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis (L.) R. Bolli
USDA symbol: SANIC4 (
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Common names: American Elder
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Family (APG): Caprifoliaceae
Native American Tribe: Diegueno
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Pediatric Aid
Notes: Infusion of fresh or dried blossoms given to babies with fever.
RECRD: 2555 id: 36681