Asteraceae Ambrosia artemisiifolia L.

Annual Ragweed

Delaware, Oklahoma - Drug, Blood Medicine

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 29

View all documented uses for Ambrosia artemisiifolia L.

---

Scientific name: Ambrosia artemisiifolia L.
USDA symbol: AMARA2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Annual Ragweed
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Delaware, Oklahoma
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Blood Medicine
Notes: Poultice of plant applied to prevent 'blood poison.'

RECRD: 81020 id: 2853

---