Gentianaceae Centaurium muehlenbergii (Griseb.) W. Wight ex Piper

Muhlenberg's Centaury

Mahuna - Drug, Laxative

Use documented by:
Romero, John Bruno, 1954, The Botanical Lore of the California Indians, New York. Vantage Press, Inc., page 8

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Scientific name: Centaurium muehlenbergii (Griseb.) W. Wight ex Piper
USDA symbol: CEMU2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Muhlenberg's Centaury
Family: Gentianaceae
Family (APG): Gentianaceae
Native American Tribe: Mahuna
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Laxative
Notes: Infusion of plants taken for constipation caused by stomach fevers.

RECRD: 83695 id: 8820

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