Fabaceae Prosopis glandulosa Torr.

Honey Mesquite

Comanche - Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid

Use documented by:
Carlson, Gustav G. and Volney H. Jones, 1940, Some Notes on Uses of Plants by the Comanche Indians, Papers of the Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters 25:517-542, page 523

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Scientific name: Prosopis glandulosa Torr.
USDA symbol: PRGLG (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Honey Mesquite
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Comanche
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gastrointestinal Aid
Notes: Leaves chewed and juice swallowed to neutralize acid stomach.

RECRD: 92371 id: 29949

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