Asteraceae Eupatorium purpureum L.
Sweetscented Joepyeweed
Rappahannock - Drug, Blood Medicine
Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G., R.B. Hassrick and E.S. Carpenter, 1942, Rappahannock Herbals, Folk-Lore and Science of Cures, Proceedings of the Delaware County Institute of Science 10:7-55., page 31
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Eupatorium purpureum L.
Scientific name: Eupatorium purpureum L.
USDA symbol: EUPUP (
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Common names: Sweetscented Joepyeweed
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Rappahannock
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Blood Medicine
Notes: An ingredient of a blood medicine.
RECRD: 86093 id: 14570