Asteraceae Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt.
Louisiana Sagewort
Mewuk - Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Use documented by:
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 366
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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: Mewuk
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gastrointestinal Aid
Notes: Infusion of plant used for indigestion.
RECRD: 6796 id: 5396