Chenopodiaceae Chenopodium ambrosioides L.

Mexican Tea

Miwok - Drug, Toothache Remedy

Use documented by:
Barrett, S. A. and E. W. Gifford, 1933, Miwok Material Culture, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 2(4):11, page 168

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Scientific name: Chenopodium ambrosioides L.
USDA symbol: CHAMA16 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Mexican Tea
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Family (APG): Amaranthaceae
Native American Tribe: Miwok
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Toothache Remedy
Notes: Plant used for toothache or an ulcerated tooth.

RECRD: 20198 id: 9446

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