Asteraceae Erigeron philadelphicus L.
Philadelphia Fleabane
Blackfoot - Drug, Antidiarrheal
Use documented by:
Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 56
View all documented uses for
Erigeron philadelphicus L.
Scientific name: Erigeron philadelphicus L.
USDA symbol: ERPHP (
View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Philadelphia Fleabane
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Blackfoot
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antidiarrheal
Notes: Plant used for chronic diarrhea.
RECRD: 60733 id: 13769