Aristolochiaceae Asarum caudatum Lindl.
British Columbia Wildginger
Pomo - Drug, Dermatological Aid
Use documented by:
Gifford, E. W., 1967, Ethnographic Notes on the Southwestern Pomo, Anthropological Records 25:10-15, page 13
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Asarum caudatum Lindl.
Scientific name: Asarum caudatum Lindl.
USDA symbol: ASCAC2 (
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Common names: British Columbia Wildginger
Family: Aristolochiaceae
Family (APG): Aristolochiaceae
Native American Tribe: Pomo
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Poultice of heated leaves applied to boils.
RECRD: 82554 id: 6050