Asteraceae Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium ssp. obtusifolium

Rabbit Tobacco

Alabama - Drug, Sedative

Use documented by:
Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 663664

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Scientific name: Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium ssp. obtusifolium
USDA symbol: PSOBO (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Rabbit Tobacco
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Alabama
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Sedative
Notes: Compound decoction of plant used many ways for nervousness or sleeplessness.

RECRD: 86817 id: 31089