Equisetaceae Equisetum laevigatum A. Braun

Smooth Horsetail

Costanoan - Drug, Urinary Aid

Use documented by:
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 4

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Scientific name: Equisetum laevigatum A. Braun
USDA symbol: EQLA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Smooth Horsetail
Family: Equisetaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Costanoan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Urinary Aid
Notes: Decoction of plant used for bladder ailments.

RECRD: 85472 id: 13425

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