Asteraceae Grindelia nana Nutt.

Idaho Gumweed

Shoshoni - Drug, Disinfectant

Use documented by:
Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 81, 82

View all documented uses for Grindelia nana Nutt.

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Scientific name: Grindelia nana Nutt.
USDA symbol: GRNAN (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Idaho Gumweed
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Shoshoni
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Disinfectant
Notes: Decoction of plant used as an antiseptic wash to help heal broken bones.

RECRD: 86923 id: 16178

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