Cactaceae Peniocereus greggii var. greggii

Nightblooming Cereus

Pima - Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy

Use documented by:
Curtin, L. S. M., 1949, By the Prophet of the Earth, Sante Fe. San Vicente Foundation, page 55

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Scientific name: Peniocereus greggii var. greggii
USDA symbol: PEGRG (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Nightblooming Cereus
Family: Cactaceae
Family (APG): Cactaceae
Native American Tribe: Pima
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Misc. Disease Remedy
Notes: Decoction of roots taken for diabetes.

RECRD: 90927 id: 25803

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