Fabaceae Psorothamnus polydenius var. polydenius

Nevada Smokebush

Shoshoni - Drug, Kidney 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 64-66

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Scientific name: Psorothamnus polydenius var. polydenius
USDA symbol: PSPOP (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Nevada Smokebush
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Shoshoni
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Kidney Aid
Notes: Simple or compound decoction of plant tops used for kidney pain and urine incontinence.

RECRD: 84912 id: 31414

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