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Medicinal Plants of theSonoran Desert
Arlo Ogdennaturalist, historian, park ranger, educator and veteran
Educational Series
Slide2Slide3Learning ObjectivesFollowing this presentation, participants will:Learn which desert plants maybe beneficialLearn on collection and use techniquesLearn how to do a safety test
Slide4Collection Common sense in usePreparationEnvironment Tools: gloves, tongs, sharp knife, sunscreen, waterWildlife: snakes, scorpions, bees, javelinas Land issues (Homestead Act)Quantity: we
are not the only ones using these plants
Slide5"If a little is good a lot has got to be great"Somebody told me" Use
Slide6References Medicinal Plants of the Desert and Canyon West Michael Moore Medicinal Plants of the American Southwest Charles W. KaneIndian Uses of Desert Plants James W. CornettGoogle
really doesn't know everything
Slide7Everyone is different and so is the reaction to plants.When in doubt TESTI personally do not use tincturing techniques other than waterKnow your plantsAlways consult a physician Pre-cautions
Slide8Slide9One of the most popular desert plants Originally from Africa (aloe 6K years) Where you find agave, you are likely to find aloe vera plants Aloe and burns, cuts, etc.
Agave vs. Aloe
Slide10Slide11Slide12Slide13Cut leaf from the main plant Expose fleshy inner portionUse Rub on cuts, burns, and bites
Preparation
Slide14Slide15Commercial varieties available Brittlebush in Pic Arthritis Collection Tools: Gloves Fruit (August & September)Remember the critters (desert tortoise)
Fruit reminds me of watermelonPrickly Pear (nopales
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Slide16Slide17Reduces cholesterolConstipation (Fiber) As tea is good for urinary tract issuesRaw pulp helps diabetics Use
Slide18Remove all spines and glochids Fire, cutting, scraping , freezing Cooked or rawPreparation
Slide19Mesquite
Slide20Slide21Slide22Always consult a physicianQuestions?
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