Orobanchaceae Orobanche californica Cham. & Schlecht.

California Broomrape

Paiute - Drug, Pulmonary Aid

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 108

View all documented uses for Orobanche californica Cham. & Schlecht.

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Scientific name: Orobanche californica Cham. & Schlecht.
USDA symbol: ORCAC2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: California Broomrape
Family: Orobanchaceae
Family (APG): Orobanchaceae
Native American Tribe: Paiute
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Pulmonary Aid
Notes: Decoction of plant taken for pneumonia or pulmonary trouble.

RECRD: 90513 id: 24897

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