Asteraceae Symphyotrichum puniceum var. puniceum
Purplestem Aster
Cree, Woodlands - Drug, Toothache Remedy
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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Symphyotrichum puniceum var. puniceum
Scientific name: Symphyotrichum puniceum var. puniceum
USDA symbol: SYPUP (
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Common names: Purplestem Aster
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Cree, Woodlands
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Toothache Remedy
Notes: Chewed root applied to tooth for toothache.
RECRD: 5392 id: 39209