Gentianaceae Frasera albomarginata S. Wats.

Desert Elkweed

Shoshoni - Drug, Eye Medicine

Use documented by:
Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 75

View all documented uses for Frasera albomarginata S. Wats.

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Scientific name: Frasera albomarginata S. Wats.
USDA symbol: FRAL5 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Desert Elkweed
Family: Gentianaceae
Family (APG): Gentianaceae
Native American Tribe: Shoshoni
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Eye Medicine
Notes: Decoction of root used as an eyewash.

RECRD: 95783 id: 15148

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