Asteraceae Stephanomeria spinosa (Nutt.) S. Tomb
Thorn Skeletonweed
Paiute - Drug, Toothache Remedy
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 102103
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Stephanomeria spinosa (Nutt.) S. Tomb
Scientific name: Stephanomeria spinosa (Nutt.) S. Tomb
USDA symbol: STSP6 (
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Common names: Thorn Skeletonweed
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Paiute
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Toothache Remedy
Notes: Cottony fuzz placed in cavity of aching tooth.
RECRD: 89305 id: 38932