Asteraceae Lygodesmia juncea (Pursh) D. Don ex Hook.
Rush Skeletonplant
Cheyenne - Drug, Breast Treatment
Use documented by:
Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 27
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Lygodesmia juncea (Pursh) D. Don ex Hook.
Scientific name: Lygodesmia juncea (Pursh) D. Don ex Hook.
USDA symbol: LYJU (
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Common names: Rush Skeletonplant
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Cheyenne
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Breast Treatment
Notes: Infusion of dried stems taken to increase milk flow.
RECRD: 45222 id: 21561