Ericaceae Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng.

Kinnikinnick

Sanpoil - Drug, Pediatric Aid

Use documented by:
Ray, Verne F., 1932, The Sanpoil and Nespelem: Salishan Peoples of Northeastern Washington, University of Washington Publications in Anthropology, Vol. 5, page 220

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Scientific name: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng.
USDA symbol: ARUV (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Kinnikinnick
Family: Ericaceae
Family (APG): Ericaceae
Native American Tribe: Sanpoil
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Pediatric Aid
Notes: Infusion of entire plant used as young girls' hair wash to insure growth.

RECRD: 81818 id: 4651