Scrophulariaceae Penstemon deustus Dougl. ex Lindl.

Scabland Penstemon

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 112113

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Scientific name: Penstemon deustus Dougl. ex Lindl.
USDA symbol: PEDED2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Scabland Penstemon
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Family (APG): Orobanchaceae
Native American Tribe: Paiute
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Poultice of green leaves or leaf powder applied to various skin problems.

RECRD: 90998 id: 25847

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