Chenopodiaceae Atriplex obovata Moq.

Mound Saltbush

Hopi - Drug, Anticonvulsive

Use documented by:
Colton, Harold S., 1974, Hopi History And Ethnobotany, IN D. A. Horr (ed.) Hopi Indians. Garland: New York., page 293

View all documented uses for Atriplex obovata Moq.

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Scientific name: Atriplex obovata Moq.
USDA symbol: ATOB (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Mound Saltbush
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Family (APG): Amaranthaceae
Native American Tribe: Hopi
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Anticonvulsive
Notes: Plant burned and smoke inhaled for epileptic medicine.

RECRD: 21327 id: 6697

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