Pinaceae Pinus monophylla Torr. & Fr‚m.

Singleleaf Pinyon

Shoshoni - Drug, Disinfectant

Use documented by:
Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 117118

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Scientific name: Pinus monophylla Torr. & Fr‚m.
USDA symbol: PIMOM2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Singleleaf Pinyon
Family: Pinaceae
Family (APG): Pinaceae
Native American Tribe: Shoshoni
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Disinfectant
Notes: Compound decoction of needles used as antiseptic wash for measles and other rashes.

RECRD: 91516 id: 27879