Asteraceae Lygodesmia juncea (Pursh) D. Don ex Hook.

Rush Skeletonplant

Ponca - Drug, Eye Medicine

Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 136

View all documented uses for Lygodesmia juncea (Pursh) D. Don ex Hook.

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Scientific name: Lygodesmia juncea (Pursh) D. Don ex Hook.
USDA symbol: LYJU (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Rush Skeletonplant
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Ponca
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Eye Medicine
Notes: Infusion of stems used as a wash for sore eyes.

RECRD: 89291 id: 21578

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