Asteraceae Corethrogyne filaginifolia (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt.
Common Sandaster
Kawaiisu - Drug, Herbal Steam
Use documented by:
Zigmond, Maurice L., 1981, Kawaiisu Ethnobotany, Salt Lake City. University of Utah Press, page 22
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Corethrogyne filaginifolia (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt.
Scientific name: Corethrogyne filaginifolia (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt.
USDA symbol: COFIF (
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Common names: Common Sandaster
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Kawaiisu
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Herbal Steam
Notes: Infusion of twigs and leaves used as steambath to induce sweating for colds.
RECRD: 84433 id: 10739