Asteraceae Echinacea angustifolia DC.

Blacksamson Echinacea

Blackfoot - Drug, Toothache Remedy

Use documented by:
Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 56

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Scientific name: Echinacea angustifolia DC.
USDA symbol: ECANA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Blacksamson Echinacea
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Blackfoot
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Toothache Remedy
Notes: Roots chewed to cause mouth numbness for toothaches.

RECRD: 60731 id: 12747