Asteraceae Petasites frigidus var. nivalis (Greene) Cronq.

Arctic Sweet Coltsfoot

Eskimo, Inupiat - Drug, Respiratory Aid

Use documented by:
Jones, Anore, 1983, Nauriat Niginaqtuat = Plants That We Eat, Kotzebue, Alaska. Maniilaq Association Traditional Nutrition Program, page 62

View all documented uses for Petasites frigidus var. nivalis (Greene) Cronq.

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Scientific name: Petasites frigidus var. nivalis (Greene) Cronq.
USDA symbol: PEFRN (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Arctic Sweet Coltsfoot
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Eskimo, Inupiat
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Respiratory Aid
Notes: Infusion of dried, stored leaves used for chest congestion.

RECRD: 11931 id: 26189

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