Asteraceae Artemisia vulgaris L.

Common Wormwood

Paiute - Drug, Cold Remedy

Use documented by:
Kelly, Isabel T., 1932, Ethnography of the Surprise Valley Paiute, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 31(3):67-210, page 197

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Scientific name: Artemisia vulgaris L.
USDA symbol: ARVUV (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Wormwood
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Paiute
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cold Remedy
Notes: Poultice of crushed leaves applied to the chest for colds.

RECRD: 82416 id: 5848

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