Poaceae Hierochloe odorata (L.) Beauv.

Vanillagrass

Blackfoot - Drug, Cold Remedy

Use documented by:
Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 20

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Scientific name: Hierochloe odorata (L.) Beauv.
USDA symbol: HIALA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Vanillagrass
Family: Poaceae
Family (APG): Poaceae
Native American Tribe: Blackfoot
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cold Remedy
Notes: Burning leaf smoke inhaled for colds.

RECRD: 60557 id: 17186

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