Viscaceae Phoradendron juniperinum Engelm. ex Gray

Juniper Mistletoe

Tewa - Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid

Use documented by:
Robbins, W.W., J.P. Harrington and B. Freire-Marreco, 1916, Ethnobotany of the Tewa Indians, SI-BAE Bulletin #55, page 47

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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: Tewa
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gastrointestinal Aid
Notes: Infusion of pulverized plant taken for 'chill in the stomach.'

RECRD: 91168 id: 26521

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