Asteraceae Eupatorium purpureum L.

Sweetscented Joepyeweed

Ojibwa - Drug, Pediatric Aid

Use documented by:
Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 364

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Scientific name: Eupatorium purpureum L.
USDA symbol: EUPUP (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Sweetscented Joepyeweed
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Ojibwa
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Pediatric Aid
Notes: Strong solution of root used as strengthening wash for infants.

RECRD: 86090 id: 14566

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