Asteraceae Lygodesmia juncea (Pursh) D. Don ex Hook.

Rush Skeletonplant

Lakota - Drug, Antidiarrheal

Use documented by:
Rogers, Dilwyn J, 1980, Lakota Names and Traditional Uses of Native Plants by Sicangu (Brule) People in the Rosebud Area, South Dakota, St. Francis, SD. Rosebud Educational Scoiety, page 38

View all documented uses for Lygodesmia juncea (Pursh) D. Don ex Hook.

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Scientific name: Lygodesmia juncea (Pursh) D. Don ex Hook.
USDA symbol: LYJU (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Rush Skeletonplant
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Lakota
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antidiarrheal
Notes: Infusion of whole plant used for children with diarrhea.

RECRD: 4840 id: 21570

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