Asteraceae Doellingeria umbellata var. umbellata

Parasol Aster

Mohegan - Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 70, 128

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Scientific name: Doellingeria umbellata var. umbellata
USDA symbol: DOUMU (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Parasol Aster
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Mohegan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gastrointestinal Aid
Notes: Infusion of leaves said to be good for the stomach.

RECRD: 82823 id: 12652

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