Ericaceae Chimaphila menziesii (R. Br. ex D. Don) Spreng.

Little Prince's Pine

Karok - Drug, Kidney Aid

Use documented by:
Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 23

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Scientific name: Chimaphila menziesii (R. Br. ex D. Don) Spreng.
USDA symbol: CHME (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Little Prince's Pine
Family: Ericaceae
Family (APG): Ericaceae
Native American Tribe: Karok
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Kidney Aid
Notes: Decoction of leaves taken for kidney and bladder troubles.

RECRD: 5827 id: 9593

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