Ephedraceae Ephedra californica S. Wats.

California Jointfir

Diegueno - Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid

Use documented by:
Hinton, Leanne, 1975, Notes on La Huerta Diegueno Ethnobotany, Journal of California Anthropology 2:214-222, page 216

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Scientific name: Ephedra californica S. Wats.
USDA symbol: EPCA2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: California Jointfir
Family: Ephedraceae
Family (APG): Ephedraceae
Native American Tribe: Diegueno
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gastrointestinal Aid
Notes: Infusion of plant taken for stomachaches caused by eating too much food or eating bad food.

RECRD: 5199 id: 13118

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