Zygophyllaceae Larrea tridentata (Sess‚ & Moc. ex DC.) Coville

Creosotebush

Paiute - Drug, Cold Remedy

Use documented by:
Murphey, Edith Van Allen, 1990, Indian Uses of Native Plants, Glenwood, Ill. Meyerbooks. Originally published in 1959, page 37

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Scientific name: Larrea tridentata (Sess‚ & Moc. ex DC.) Coville
USDA symbol: LATRT (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Creosotebush
Family: Zygophyllaceae
Family (APG): Zygophyllaceae
Native American Tribe: Paiute
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cold Remedy
Notes: Infusion of leaves taken as a cold medicine.

RECRD: 20978 id: 19599

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