Cactaceae Echinocactus sp.

Barrel Cactus

Mahuna - Drug, Oral Aid

Use documented by:
Romero, John Bruno, 1954, The Botanical Lore of the California Indians, New York. Vantage Press, Inc., page 47

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Scientific name: Echinocactus sp.
Common names: Barrel Cactus
Family: Cactaceae
Family (APG): Cactaceae
Native American Tribe: Mahuna
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Oral Aid
Notes: Plant used for the prevention of salivary gland swelling.

RECRD: 85295 id: 12874