Asteraceae Ageratina altissima var. roanensis (Small) Clewell & Woot.

White Snakeroot

Chickasaw - Drug, Toothache Remedy

Use documented by:
Campbell, T.N., 1951, Medicinal Plants Used by Choctaw, Chickasaw, and Creek Indians in the Early Nineteenth Century, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41(9):285-290, page 288

View all documented uses for Ageratina altissima var. roanensis (Small) Clewell & Woot.

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Scientific name: Ageratina altissima var. roanensis (Small) Clewell & Woot.
USDA symbol: AGALR (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: White Snakeroot
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Chickasaw
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Toothache Remedy
Notes: Roots chewed and held in mouth for toothache.

RECRD: 86113 id: 1886

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