Asteraceae Chaenactis douglasii (Hook.) Hook. & Arn.

Douglas' Dustymaiden

Great Basin Indian - Drug, Heart Medicine

Use documented by:
Nickerson, Gifford S., 1966, Some Data on Plains and Great Basin Indian Uses of Certain Native Plants, Tebiwa 9(1):45-51, page 50

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Scientific name: Chaenactis douglasii (Hook.) Hook. & Arn.
USDA symbol: CHDOD (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Douglas' Dustymaiden
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Great Basin Indian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Heart Medicine
Notes: Infusion of whole plant given to children to slow their heart beats.

RECRD: 2420 id: 8993

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