Asteraceae Ambrosia artemisiifolia L.

Annual Ragweed

Delaware, Oklahoma - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 29, 74

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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: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Poultice of plant applied to prevent 'blood poisoning.'

RECRD: 81021 id: 2854

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