Arctostaphylos manzanita

Arctostaphylos manzanita
Family:Arctostaphylos manzanita; Appetizer; Astringent; Poultice; Stomachic.
Common name:Manzanita
A poultice of the chewed leaves is applied to sores and headaches. The leaves are chewed as a treatment for stomach ache and cramps. An infusion of the leaves is used to treat severe colds and diarrhoea. A cider made from the fruit is used in the treatment of stomach complaints and as an appetizer to create appetite.

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