Asteraceae Symphyotrichum prenanthoides (Muhl. ex Willd.) Nesom
Crookedstem Aster
Iroquois - Drug, Kidney Aid
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 463
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Symphyotrichum prenanthoides (Muhl. ex Willd.) Nesom
Scientific name: Symphyotrichum prenanthoides (Muhl. ex Willd.) Nesom
USDA symbol: SYPR6 (
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Common names: Crookedstem Aster
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Kidney Aid
Notes: Compound decoction of roots taken for the kidneys.
RECRD: 82787 id: 39200