Viscaceae Phoradendron leucarpum (Raf.) Reveal & M.C. Johnston

Oak Mistletoe

Creek - Drug, Pulmonary Aid

Use documented by:
Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 659

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Scientific name: Phoradendron leucarpum (Raf.) Reveal & M.C. Johnston
USDA symbol: PHLE14 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Oak Mistletoe
Family: Viscaceae
Family (APG): Santalaceae
Native American Tribe: Creek
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Pulmonary Aid
Notes: Compounds containing leaves and branches used for lung trouble.

RECRD: 91153 id: 26531