Plant Name:  Creosote

Botanical Name:  Larrea tridentata

Native Name:  Atukul

Height/Physical Description:  6 feet in height and width.  Evergreen, shiny dark green leaves and yellow flowers that bloom throughout the year.

Use:  Medicine. The leaves were used to make tea that treated a variety of ailments such as colds, chest infections, bowel complaints and stomach cramps. Considered a good decongestant for the lungs.  It was their natural version of penicillin or treatment for cancer.  Also used for everyday use as a general health tonic that could be sweetened and enjoyed before breakfast.

Harvesting:  Leaves can be harvested year- round.
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Preparation:  Leaves steeped in boiling water.