Asteraceae Conyza canadensis (L.) Cronq.
Canadian Horseweed
Cahuilla - Drug, Antidiarrheal
Use documented by:
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 56
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Conyza canadensis (L.) Cronq.
Scientific name: Conyza canadensis (L.) Cronq.
USDA symbol: COCAC3 (
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Common names: Canadian Horseweed
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Cahuilla
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antidiarrheal
Notes: Infusion of leaves used for diarrhea.
RECRD: 11359 id: 10595