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Cahuilla Drug, Cathartic Boiled fruit used as a purgative. Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 96 |
Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) P. Mill. Tuna Cactus USDA OPFI |
Cahuilla Drug, Dermatological Aid Plugs made from the plant and inserted into wounds as healing agents. Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 96 |
Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) P. Mill. Tuna Cactus USDA OPFI |
Cahuilla Drug, Laxative Boiled fruit used for constipation. Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 96 |
Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) P. Mill. Tuna Cactus USDA OPFI |
Cahuilla Food, Dried Food Buds dried for future use. Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 96 |
Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) P. Mill. Tuna Cactus USDA OPFI |
Cahuilla Food, Dried Food Diced pads dried and stored for later use. Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 96 |
Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) P. Mill. Tuna Cactus USDA OPFI |
Cahuilla Food, Fruit Peeled, cool fruit eaten as a refreshing early morning meal. Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 96 |
Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) P. Mill. Tuna Cactus USDA OPFI |
Cahuilla Food, Staple Berries and stems were an important and dependable food source. Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 49 |
Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) P. Mill. Tuna Cactus USDA OPFI |
Cahuilla Food, Unspecified Buds eaten fresh. Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 96 |
Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) P. Mill. Tuna Cactus USDA OPFI |
Cahuilla Food, Unspecified Diced pads boiled and eaten. Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 96 |