Scrophulariaceae Pedicularis attollens Gray

Attol Lousewort

Washo - Drug, Tonic

Use documented by:
Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 112

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Scientific name: Pedicularis attollens Gray
USDA symbol: PEATA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Attol Lousewort
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Family (APG): Orobanchaceae
Native American Tribe: Washo
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Tonic
Notes: Decoction of leaves taken as a tonic.

RECRD: 90912 id: 25632