Asteraceae Gaillardia aristata Pursh

Common Gaillardia

Blackfoot - Drug, Breast Treatment

Use documented by:
Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 76

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Scientific name: Gaillardia aristata Pursh
USDA symbol: GAAR (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Gaillardia
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Blackfoot
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Breast Treatment
Notes: Infusion of plant rubbed on nursing mother's sore nipples.

RECRD: 3805 id: 15409

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