Asteraceae Liatris spicata (L.) Willd.

Dense Gayfeather

Menominee - Drug, Heart Medicine

Use documented by:
Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 129

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Scientific name: Liatris spicata (L.) Willd.
USDA symbol: LISPS (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Dense Gayfeather
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Menominee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Heart Medicine
Notes: Compound decoction of root used for a 'weak heart.'

RECRD: 88682 id: 20169

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