Asteraceae Baccharis salicifolia (Ruiz & Pav¢n) Pers.
Mule's Fat
Coahuilla - Drug, Eye Medicine
Use documented by:
Barrows, David Prescott, 1967, The Ethno-Botany of the Coahuilla Indians of Southern California, Banning CA. Malki Museum Press. Originally Published 1900, page 78
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Baccharis salicifolia (Ruiz & Pav¢n) Pers.
Scientific name: Baccharis salicifolia (Ruiz & Pav¢n) Pers.
USDA symbol: BASA4 (
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Common names: Mule's Fat
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Coahuilla
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Eye Medicine
Notes: Infusion of leaves used as an eyewash.
RECRD: 82929 id: 6793