Asteraceae Balsamita major Desf.
Costmary
Iroquois - Drug, Ear Medicine
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 472
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Balsamita major Desf.
Scientific name: Balsamita major Desf.
USDA symbol: BAMA8 (
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Common names: Costmary
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Ear Medicine
Notes: Infusion of one smashed leaf used as drops for earaches.
RECRD: 83959 id: 6830