Asteraceae Artemisia vulgaris L.

Common Wormwood

Pomo - Drug, Gynecological Aid

Use documented by:
Gifford, E. W., 1967, Ethnographic Notes on the Southwestern Pomo, Anthropological Records 25:10-15, page 15

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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: Pomo
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gynecological Aid
Notes: Decoction of leaves taken to stop excessive menstruation.

RECRD: 82421 id: 5853

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