Fabaceae Prosopis glandulosa var. torreyana (L. Benson) M.C. Johnston

Western Honey Mesquite

Cahuilla - Drug, Eye Medicine

Use documented by:
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 107

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Scientific name: Prosopis glandulosa var. torreyana (L. Benson) M.C. Johnston
USDA symbol: PRGLT (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Western Honey Mesquite
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Cahuilla
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Eye Medicine
Notes: Gum diluted with water and used as a wash for sore eyes.

RECRD: 11661 id: 30008

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