Asteraceae Anaphalis margaritacea (L.) Benth.

Western Pearlyeverlasting

Nitinaht - Drug, Other

Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J., John Thomas, Barry F. Carlson and Robert T. Ogilvie, 1983, Ethnobotany of the Nitinaht Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 97

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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: Nitinaht
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Other
Notes: Plants rubbed on the hands to soften them for handling or touching sick people.

RECRD: 47245 id: 3270

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