Asteraceae Pluchea sericea (Nutt.) Coville

Arrowweed

Pima - Drug, Eye Medicine

Use documented by:
Russell, Frank, 1908, The Pima Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #26:1-390, page 79

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Scientific name: Pluchea sericea (Nutt.) Coville
USDA symbol: PLSE (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Arrowweed
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Pima
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Eye Medicine
Notes: Infusion of bark used as a wash for the face and sore eyes.

RECRD: 91852 id: 28651

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