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

Arctic Sweet Coltsfoot

Quinault - Drug, Eye Medicine

Use documented by:
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 49

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: Quinault
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Eye Medicine
Notes: Infusion of smashed roots used as a wash for sore eyes.

RECRD: 91083 id: 26208

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