Asteraceae Symphyotrichum puniceum var. puniceum

Purplestem Aster

Cree, Woodlands - Drug, Abortifacient

Use documented by:
Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 31

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Scientific name: Symphyotrichum puniceum var. puniceum
USDA symbol: SYPUP (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Purplestem Aster
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Cree, Woodlands
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Abortifacient
Notes: Decoction of roots taken for failure to menstruate.

RECRD: 5391 id: 39203

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