Viscaceae Phoradendron villosum (Nutt.) Nutt.

Oak Mistletoe

Pomo, Kashaya - Drug, Abortifacient

Use documented by:
Goodrich, Jennie and Claudia Lawson, 1980, Kashaya Pomo Plants, Los Angeles. American Indian Studies Center, University of California, Los Angeles, page 72

View all documented uses for Phoradendron villosum (Nutt.) Nutt.

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Scientific name: Phoradendron villosum (Nutt.) Nutt.
USDA symbol: PHVI9 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Oak Mistletoe
Family: Viscaceae
Family (APG): Santalaceae
Native American Tribe: Pomo, Kashaya
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Abortifacient
Notes: Decoction of leaves used for delayed menstruation.

RECRD: 897 id: 26561

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