Rhamnaceae Ziziphus obtusifolia var. canescens (Gray) M.C. Johnston

Lotebush

Pima - Drug, Antirheumatic (External)

Use documented by:
Curtin, L. S. M., 1949, By the Prophet of the Earth, Sante Fe. San Vicente Foundation, page 50

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Scientific name: Ziziphus obtusifolia var. canescens (Gray) M.C. Johnston
USDA symbol: ZIOBC (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Lotebush
Family: Rhamnaceae
Family (APG): Rhamnaceae
Native American Tribe: Pima
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antirheumatic (External)
Notes: Thorns used to prick the skin over rheumatic pains.

RECRD: 84348 id: 44670