Asteraceae Ambrosia psilostachya DC.

Cuman Ragweed

Keres, Western - Drug, Gynecological Aid

Use documented by:
Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 26

View all documented uses for Ambrosia psilostachya DC.

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Scientific name: Ambrosia psilostachya DC.
USDA symbol: AMPS (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Cuman Ragweed
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Keres, Western
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gynecological Aid
Notes: Infusion of plant given to women during difficult labor.

RECRD: 30026 id: 2880

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