Unknown

Eastern Poison Ivy

Toxicodendron vulgare Mill.

Indigenous Names: Ho tom motse, Dan-sa-la

Habitat: Found along waterways or in moist areas, rocky crevices, plains, valleys, and foothills; A variable species found throughout the United States Plants Parts Harvested: Leaves; A variable species found throughout the United States Plants Parts Harvested: Sap; Found in dry soils from Colorado south to Texas Plants Parts Harvested: Not specified in the literature

Seasonality: Nor applicable; Not given

Status: Native

Medicinal Documentation

Kiowa

Whole or broken leaves were ribbed over the surface of boils or skin eruptions. A case of rhus dermatitis follows, lasting as long as the boil. Sap is employed to heal running or non-healing sores.

Botanical Reference

Parts Documented: none_are_gathered

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