Asteraceae Hieracium scabrum Michx.

Rough Hawkweed

Rappahannock - Drug, Antidiarrheal

Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G., R.B. Hassrick and E.S. Carpenter, 1942, Rappahannock Herbals, Folk-Lore and Science of Cures, Proceedings of the Delaware County Institute of Science 10:7-55., page 27

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Scientific name: Hieracium scabrum Michx.
USDA symbol: HISCS (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Rough Hawkweed
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Rappahannock
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antidiarrheal
Notes: Infusion of leaves taken or chewed for diarrhea.

RECRD: 87457 id: 17174