Asteraceae Petasites frigidus var. palmatus (Ait.) Cronq.

Arctic Sweet Coltsfoot

Concow - Drug, Dermatological Aid

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

View all documented uses for Petasites frigidus var. palmatus (Ait.) Cronq.

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Scientific name: Petasites frigidus var. palmatus (Ait.) Cronq.
USDA symbol: PEFRP (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Arctic Sweet Coltsfoot
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Concow
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Dried, grated roots applied to boils and running sores.

RECRD: 91086 id: 26191

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