Asteraceae Artemisia douglasiana Bess.

Douglas' Sagewort

Washo - Drug, Analgesic

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 39

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Scientific name: Artemisia douglasiana Bess.
USDA symbol: ARDO3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Douglas' Sagewort
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Washo
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Analgesic
Notes: Decoction of leaves used as a wash for headaches.

RECRD: 82262 id: 5091

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