Asteraceae Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt.
Louisiana Sagewort
Blackfoot - Drug, Pediatric Aid
Use documented by:
Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 71
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Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt.
Scientific name: Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt.
USDA symbol: ARLUL2 (
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Common names: Louisiana Sagewort
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Blackfoot
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Pediatric Aid
Notes: Leaves chewed, especially by children, during the sweat for respiratory disorders.
RECRD: 3731 id: 5331