Ephedraceae Ephedra nevadensis S. Wats.
Nevada Jointfir
Cahuilla - Drug, Blood Medicine
Use documented by:
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 70
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Ephedra nevadensis S. Wats.
Scientific name: Ephedra nevadensis S. Wats.
USDA symbol: EPNE (
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Common names: Nevada Jointfir
Family: Ephedraceae
Family (APG): Ephedraceae
Native American Tribe: Cahuilla
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Blood Medicine
Notes: Decoction of fresh or dried twigs used to purify the blood.
RECRD: 11428 id: 13130