Viscaceae Phoradendron juniperinum Engelm. ex Gray

Juniper Mistletoe

Keres, Western - Drug, Antidiarrheal

Use documented by:
Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 59

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Scientific name: Phoradendron juniperinum Engelm. ex Gray
USDA symbol: PHJU (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Juniper Mistletoe
Family: Viscaceae
Family (APG): Santalaceae
Native American Tribe: Keres, Western
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antidiarrheal
Notes: Crushed plant given to children for diarrhea.

RECRD: 30354 id: 26510

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