Ephedraceae Ephedra trifurca Torr. ex S. Wats.

Longleaf Jointfir

Navajo - Drug, Kidney Aid

Use documented by:
Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 24

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Scientific name: Ephedra trifurca Torr. ex S. Wats.
USDA symbol: EPTR (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Longleaf Jointfir
Family: Ephedraceae
Family (APG): Ephedraceae
Native American Tribe: Navajo
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Kidney Aid
Notes: Infusion of dried plants taken for kidney affections.

RECRD: 85366 id: 13173