Asteraceae Hymenoxys hoopesii (Gray) Bierner

Owlsclaws

Great Basin Indian - Drug, Analgesic

Use documented by:
Nickerson, Gifford S., 1966, Some Data on Plains and Great Basin Indian Uses of Certain Native Plants, Tebiwa 9(1):45-51, page 50

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Scientific name: Hymenoxys hoopesii (Gray) Bierner
USDA symbol: HYHO (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Owlsclaws
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Great Basin Indian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Analgesic
Notes: Snuff of crushed blossoms and string plant leaves inhaled for headaches.

RECRD: 2423 id: 17597

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