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Q'áyxelhp
"Black" (bark when wet)
Cascara
Rhamnus purshiana
Indigenous
Food and Medicinal Uses:
Q'áyxelhp is used as a spring tonic and blood purifier.
It is a well-known laxative.
It is also used for sores, swelling, arthritis, rheumatism.
Other Uses:
Q'áyxelhp bark produces a green dye for colouring wool.
CAUTION: May cause severe vomiting and diarrhea.
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