Asteraceae Smallanthus uvedalius (L.) Mackenzie ex Small

Hairy Leafcup

Iroquois - Drug, Sedative

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 467

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Scientific name: Smallanthus uvedalius (L.) Mackenzie ex Small
USDA symbol: SMUV (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Hairy Leafcup
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Sedative
Notes: Dried root smoke used as rub to sleep without being disturbed by ghosts.

RECRD: 92038 id: 38162

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