Asteraceae Chaenactis douglasii (Hook.) Hook. & Arn.
Douglas' Dustymaiden
Paiute - Drug, Cough Medicine
Use documented by:
Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 55, 56
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Chaenactis douglasii (Hook.) Hook. & Arn.
Scientific name: Chaenactis douglasii (Hook.) Hook. & Arn.
USDA symbol: CHDOD (
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Common names: Douglas' Dustymaiden
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Paiute
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cough Medicine
Notes: Decoction of plant or leaves taken for coughs.
RECRD: 83771 id: 8999