Rosaceae Adenostoma fasciculatum Hook. & Arn.
Common Chamise
Cahuilla - Drug, Disinfectant
Use documented by:
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 29
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Adenostoma fasciculatum Hook. & Arn.
Scientific name: Adenostoma fasciculatum Hook. & Arn.
USDA symbol: ADFAF (
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Common names: Common Chamise
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Cahuilla
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Disinfectant
Notes: Decoction of leaves and branches used to bathe infected, sore or swollen areas of the body.
RECRD: 11172 id: 1490