Ephedraceae Ephedra nevadensis S. Wats.

Nevada Jointfir

Paiute - Drug, Burn Dressing

Use documented by:
Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 68

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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: Paiute
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Burn Dressing
Notes: Compound decoction of plant used as a salve for burns.

RECRD: 85347 id: 13142

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