Ephedraceae Ephedra nevadensis S. Wats.

Nevada Jointfir

Cahuilla - Drug, Other

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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Scientific name: Ephedra nevadensis S. Wats.
USDA symbol: EPNE (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Nevada Jointfir
Family: Ephedraceae
Family (APG): Ephedraceae
Native American Tribe: Cahuilla
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Other
Notes: Decoction of fresh or dried twigs used to 'clear the system.'

RECRD: 11429 id: 13131

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