Asteraceae Matricaria discoidea DC.
Disc Mayweed
Cahuilla - Drug, Antidiarrheal
Use documented by:
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 88
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Matricaria discoidea DC.
Scientific name: Matricaria discoidea DC.
USDA symbol: MADI6 (
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Common names: Disc Mayweed
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Cahuilla
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antidiarrheal
Notes: Infusion of plant used for diarrhea.
RECRD: 11516 id: 22475