Rutaceae Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
Mohegan - Drug, Heart Medicine
Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 77, 132
View all documented uses for
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Scientific name: Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
USDA symbol: ZAAM (
View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Pricklyash
Family: Rutaceae
Family (APG): Rutaceae
Native American Tribe: Mohegan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Heart Medicine
Notes: Infusion of inner bark taken in small doses for heart trouble.
RECRD: 97508 id: 44350