Asteraceae Matricaria discoidea DC.
Disc Mayweed
Yokia - Drug, Antidiarrheal
Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 395
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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: Yokia
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antidiarrheal
Notes: Decoction of leaves and flowers taken for diarrhea.
RECRD: 89511 id: 22525