Asteraceae Liatris laxa Small

Rattlesnake Master

Seminole - Drug, Antirheumatic (External)

Use documented by:
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 193

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Scientific name: Liatris laxa Small
Common names: Rattlesnake Master
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Seminole
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antirheumatic (External)
Notes: Decoction of plant used as a body rub and steam for joint swellings.

RECRD: 61720 id: 20129