Asteraceae Helianthella uniflora (Nutt.) Torr. & Gray
Oneflower Helianthella
Shoshoni - Drug, Antirheumatic (External)
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 83, 84
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Helianthella uniflora (Nutt.) Torr. & Gray
Scientific name: Helianthella uniflora (Nutt.) Torr. & Gray
USDA symbol: HEUNU (
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Common names: Oneflower Helianthella
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Shoshoni
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antirheumatic (External)
Notes: Poultice of mashed root applied for rheumatism of the shoulder or knee.
RECRD: 87203 id: 16552