Polemoniaceae Ipomopsis congesta ssp. congesta

Ballhead Gilia

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 49

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Scientific name: Ipomopsis congesta ssp. congesta
USDA symbol: IPCOC3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Ballhead Gilia
Family: Polemoniaceae
Family (APG): Polemoniaceae
Native American Tribe: Great Basin Indian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Analgesic
Notes: Poultice of dried, powdered blossoms applied for pain.

RECRD: 2406 id: 17949

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