Poaceae Phragmites australis (Cav.) Trin. ex Steud.

Common Reed

Cahuilla - Drug, Orthopedic Aid

Use documented by:
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 101

View all documented uses for Phragmites australis (Cav.) Trin. ex Steud.

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Scientific name: Phragmites australis (Cav.) Trin. ex Steud.
USDA symbol: PHAU7 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Reed
Family: Poaceae
Family (APG): Poaceae
Native American Tribe: Cahuilla
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Orthopedic Aid
Notes: Used as a splint for broken limbs.

RECRD: 11601 id: 26572

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