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

Oak Mistletoe

Mendocino Indian - Drug, Toothache Remedy

Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 344

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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: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Toothache Remedy
Notes: Root chewed for toothaches.

RECRD: 91162 id: 26538

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