Asteraceae Psathyrotes ramosissima (Torr.) Gray

Velvet Turtleback

Shoshoni - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 125126

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Scientific name: Psathyrotes ramosissima (Torr.) Gray
USDA symbol: PSRA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Velvet Turtleback
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Shoshoni
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Compound poultice of crushed plants applied to draw boils and imbedded slivers.

RECRD: 92712 id: 31064

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