Poaceae Zea mays L.

Corn

Tewa - Drug, Heart Medicine

Use documented by:
Robbins, W.W., J.P. Harrington and B. Freire-Marreco, 1916, Ethnobotany of the Tewa Indians, SI-BAE Bulletin #55, page 97

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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: Tewa
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Heart Medicine
Notes: Blue cornmeal and water used for 'heart-sickness,' 'palpitations or pains.'

RECRD: 97572 id: 44515

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