Orobanchaceae Conopholis alpina var. mexicana (Gray ex S. Wats.) Haynes

Mexican Squawroot

Keres, Western - Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy

Use documented by:
Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 38

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Scientific name: Conopholis alpina var. mexicana (Gray ex S. Wats.) Haynes
USDA symbol: COALM (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Mexican Squawroot
Family: Orobanchaceae
Family (APG): Orobanchaceae
Native American Tribe: Keres, Western
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Tuberculosis Remedy
Notes: Infusion of plant used as a strengthener for weakened tuberculosis patients.

RECRD: 30127 id: 10587

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