Asteraceae Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra (Dunal) Fern.

Smooth Oxeye

Chippewa - Drug, Stimulant

Use documented by:
Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 364

View all documented uses for Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra (Dunal) Fern.

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Scientific name: Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra (Dunal) Fern.
USDA symbol: HEHES (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Smooth Oxeye
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Chippewa
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Stimulant
Notes: Decoction of dried root or chewed fresh root spit on limbs as stimulant.

RECRD: 87252 id: 16718

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