Asteraceae Corethrogyne filaginifolia (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt.

Common Sandaster

Kawaiisu - Drug, Cold Remedy

Use documented by:
Zigmond, Maurice L., 1981, Kawaiisu Ethnobotany, Salt Lake City. University of Utah Press, page 22

View all documented uses for Corethrogyne filaginifolia (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt.

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Scientific name: Corethrogyne filaginifolia (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt.
USDA symbol: COFIF (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Sandaster
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Kawaiisu
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cold Remedy
Notes: Infusion of twigs and leaves used as steambath to induce sweating for colds.

RECRD: 84431 id: 10737

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