Asteraceae Grindelia squarrosa (Pursh) Dunal

Curlycup Gumweed

Dakota - Drug, Pediatric Aid

Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 133

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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: Dakota
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Pediatric Aid
Notes: Decoction of plant given to children for colic.

RECRD: 86936 id: 16223

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