Dried plant matter

Museum number:
3-27232
Permalink:
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Accession number:
Acc.3026
Description:
Ethnobotanical sample; used for arthritis, refurnishing new blood cells, and for rheumatism; dried dark brown root. Sold as medicine. Native name: Zarzaparilla. This plant is also known as Zarzaparillada Roja. It grows throughout Latin America. It is best to collect this herb in the spring. The only part of the plant used is the root. Uses: For arthritis, refurnishing new blood cells, and for rheumatism. Dosage: Two tablespoons per liter of water. Boil for five minutes and drink before meals. See acc. envelope.
Donor:
Charles Perez Allen
Collection place:
Guaymas (city), Sonora, Mexico
Collector:
Charles Perez Allen
Object type:
ethnography
Object class:
Botanical samples
Function:
8.2 Medicine and Hygiene
Accession date:
1973
Department:
Mexico, Central America, and Caribbean area
Legacy documentation:
Documentation associated with Hearst Museum object titled Dried plant matter, accession number 3-27232, described as Ethnobotanical sample; used for arthritis, refurnishing new blood cells, and for rheumatism; dried dark brown root. Sold as medicine. Native name: Zarzaparilla. This plant is also known as Zarzaparillada Roja. It grows throughout Latin America. It is best to collect this herb in the spring. The only part of the plant used is the root. Uses: For arthritis, refurnishing new blood cells, and for rheumatism. Dosage: Two tablespoons per liter of water. Boil for five minutes and drink before meals. See acc. envelope.

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