Caprifoliaceae Sambucus racemosa var. racemosa

European Red Elderberry

Squaxin - Drug, Disinfectant

Use documented by:
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 47

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Scientific name: Sambucus racemosa var. racemosa
USDA symbol: SARAR3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: European Red Elderberry
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Family (APG): Caprifoliaceae
Native American Tribe: Squaxin
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Disinfectant
Notes: Infusion of leaves used as a wash on area infected with blood poisoning.

RECRD: 94742 id: 36916

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