Santalaceae Comandra umbellata ssp. pallida (A. DC.) Piehl

Pale Bastard Toadflax

Thompson - Drug, Eye Medicine

Use documented by:
Steedman, E.V., 1928, The Ethnobotany of the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, SI-BAE Annual Report #45:441-522, page 459

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Scientific name: Comandra umbellata ssp. pallida (A. DC.) Piehl
USDA symbol: COUMP (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Pale Bastard Toadflax
Family: Santalaceae
Family (APG): Santalaceae
Native American Tribe: Thompson
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Eye Medicine
Notes: Fresh roots mixed with woman's milk and used as a wash for sore or inflamed eyes.

RECRD: 84311 id: 10496

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