Asteraceae Helianthus annuus L.

Common Sunflower

Navajo - Drug, Ceremonial Medicine

Use documented by:
Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 87

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Scientific name: Helianthus annuus L.
USDA symbol: HEAN3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Sunflower
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Navajo
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Ceremonial Medicine
Notes: Plant, double bladderpod, sumac and mistletoe used in the liniment for the War Dance.

RECRD: 3058 id: 16594

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