Ephedraceae Ephedra nevadensis S. Wats.
Nevada Jointfir
Navajo - Drug, Venereal Aid
Use documented by:
Reagan, Albert B., 1929, Plants Used by the White Mountain Apache Indians of Arizona, Wisconsin Archeologist 8:143-61., page 157
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Ephedra nevadensis S. Wats.
Scientific name: Ephedra nevadensis S. Wats.
USDA symbol: EPNE (
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Common names: Nevada Jointfir
Family: Ephedraceae
Family (APG): Ephedraceae
Native American Tribe: Navajo
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Venereal Aid
Notes: Infusion of stems and leaves taken for venereal troubles.
RECRD: 85345 id: 13140