Asteraceae Erigeron pulchellus Michx.

Robin's Plantain

Cherokee - Drug, Anticonvulsive

Use documented by:
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 35

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Scientific name: Erigeron pulchellus Michx.
USDA symbol: ERPUP (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Robin's Plantain
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Anticonvulsive
Notes: Used for hemorrhages, spitting of blood and epilepsy.

RECRD: 85620 id: 13799