Asteraceae Dyssodia papposa (Vent.) A.S. Hitchc.

Fetid Marigold

Omaha - Drug, Analgesic

Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 132133

View all documented uses for Dyssodia papposa (Vent.) A.S. Hitchc.

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Scientific name: Dyssodia papposa (Vent.) A.S. Hitchc.
USDA symbol: DYPA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Fetid Marigold
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Omaha
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Analgesic
Notes: Leaves stuffed up nostrils to cause nosebleed for headache.

RECRD: 85201 id: 12743

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