Brassicaceae Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.

Shepherd's Purse

Cheyenne - Drug, Analgesic

Use documented by:
Grinnell, George Bird, 1972, The Cheyenne Indians - Their History and Ways of Life Vol.2, Lincoln. University of Nebraska Press, page 174

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Scientific name: Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.
USDA symbol: CABU2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Shepherd's Purse
Family: Brassicaceae
Family (APG): Brassicaceae
Native American Tribe: Cheyenne
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Analgesic
Notes: Infusion of powdered leaves and stems taken or small quantities of powder eaten for head pains.

RECRD: 1944 id: 7960

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