Asteraceae Anaphalis margaritacea (L.) Benth.
Western Pearlyeverlasting
Montagnais - Drug, Cough Medicine
Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G., 1917, Medicine Practices of the Northeastern Algonquians, Proceedings of the 19th International Congress of Americanists Pp. 303-321, page 314
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Anaphalis margaritacea (L.) Benth.
Scientific name: Anaphalis margaritacea (L.) Benth.
USDA symbol: ANMA (
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Common names: Western Pearlyeverlasting
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Montagnais
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cough Medicine
Notes: Decoction of plant taken for cough.
RECRD: 81119 id: 3268