Asteraceae Erigeron philadelphicus L.
Philadelphia Fleabane
Cherokee - Drug, Diaphoretic
Use documented by:
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 35
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Erigeron philadelphicus L.
Scientific name: Erigeron philadelphicus L.
USDA symbol: ERPHP (
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Common names: Philadelphia Fleabane
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Diaphoretic
Notes: Used as a sudorific.
RECRD: 85604 id: 13779