Chenopodiaceae Atriplex polycarpa (Torr.) S. Wats.

Cattle Saltbush

Pima - Drug, Antirheumatic (External)

Use documented by:
Curtin, L. S. M., 1949, By the Prophet of the Earth, Sante Fe. San Vicente Foundation, page 67

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Scientific name: Atriplex polycarpa (Torr.) S. Wats.
USDA symbol: ATPO (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Cattle Saltbush
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Family (APG): Amaranthaceae
Native American Tribe: Pima
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antirheumatic (External)
Notes: Moxa of galls placed on area affected by rheumatism.

RECRD: 44862 id: 6702

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