Asteraceae Artemisia ludoviciana ssp. ludoviciana
Foothill Sagewort
Washo - Drug, Cough Medicine
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 40-42
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Artemisia ludoviciana ssp. ludoviciana
Scientific name: Artemisia ludoviciana ssp. ludoviciana
USDA symbol: ARLUL2 (
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Common names: Foothill Sagewort
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Washo
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cough Medicine
Notes: Decoction of leaves taken for colds, coughs and headaches.
RECRD: 82223 id: 5502