Asteraceae Ageratina altissima var. altissima
White Snakeroot
Iroquois - Drug, Veterinary Aid
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 459
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Ageratina altissima var. altissima
Scientific name: Ageratina altissima var. altissima
USDA symbol: AGALA (
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Common names: White Snakeroot
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Veterinary Aid
Notes: Infusion of plants given to horses to stop sweating.
RECRD: 86109 id: 1884