Asteraceae Grindelia squarrosa (Pursh) Dunal

Curlycup Gumweed

Blackfoot - Drug, Liver Aid

Use documented by:
Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 56

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Scientific name: Grindelia squarrosa (Pursh) Dunal
USDA symbol: GRSQS2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Curlycup Gumweed
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Blackfoot
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Liver Aid
Notes: Decoction of roots taken for liver troubles.

RECRD: 60736 id: 16206

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