Asteraceae Anaphalis margaritacea (L.) Benth.

Western Pearlyeverlasting

Cherokee - Drug, Cough Medicine

Use documented by:
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 48

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Scientific name: Anaphalis margaritacea (L.) Benth.
USDA symbol: ANMA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Western Pearlyeverlasting
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cough Medicine
Notes: Leaves and stems smoked for bronchial cough.

RECRD: 81098 id: 3242

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