Asteraceae Artemisia californica Less.

California Sagebrush

Costanoan - Drug, Respiratory Aid

Use documented by:
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 25

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Scientific name: Artemisia californica Less.
USDA symbol: ARCA11 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: California Sagebrush
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Costanoan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Respiratory Aid
Notes: Poultice of plant applied to the back or decoction of plant taken for asthma.

RECRD: 81992 id: 4983

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