Asteraceae Iva axillaris Pursh

Povertyweed

Paiute - Drug, Dermatological Aid

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 90, 91

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Scientific name: Iva axillaris Pursh
USDA symbol: IVAX (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Povertyweed
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Paiute
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Leaves used as a plaster or infusion used as a wash for sores or skin irritations.

RECRD: 87913 id: 18134

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