Poaceae Zea mays L.

Corn

Navajo - Drug, Throat Aid

Use documented by:
Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 27

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Scientific name: Zea mays L.
USDA symbol: ZEMAM2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Corn
Family: Poaceae
Family (APG): Poaceae
Native American Tribe: Navajo
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Throat Aid
Notes: Poultice of plant applied as ceremonial medicine for sore throats.

RECRD: 97568 id: 44459

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