Asteraceae Pluchea sericea (Nutt.) Coville

Arrowweed

Pima - Drug, Sedative

Use documented by:
Curtin, L. S. M., 1949, By the Prophet of the Earth, Sante Fe. San Vicente Foundation, page 105

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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: Sedative
Notes: Poultice of roots applied to soothe nervous child that cried while sleeping.

RECRD: 91855 id: 28654

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