Zygophyllaceae Larrea tridentata (Sess‚ & Moc. ex DC.) Coville

Creosotebush

Kawaiisu - Drug, Orthopedic Aid

Use documented by:
Zigmond, Maurice L., 1981, Kawaiisu Ethnobotany, Salt Lake City. University of Utah Press, page 36

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Scientific name: Larrea tridentata (Sess‚ & Moc. ex DC.) Coville
USDA symbol: LATRT (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Creosotebush
Family: Zygophyllaceae
Family (APG): Zygophyllaceae
Native American Tribe: Kawaiisu
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Orthopedic Aid
Notes: Decoction of leaves used as a wash for sore and aching parts of the body.

RECRD: 88466 id: 19590

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