Lamiaceae Salvia dorrii ssp. dorrii var. incana (Benth.) Strachan
Purple Sage
Washo - Drug, Cold Remedy
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 136137
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Salvia dorrii ssp. dorrii var. incana (Benth.) Strachan
Scientific name: Salvia dorrii ssp. dorrii var. incana (Benth.) Strachan
USDA symbol: SADOI (
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Common names: Purple Sage
Family: Lamiaceae
Family (APG): Lamiaceae
Native American Tribe: Washo
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cold Remedy
Notes: Infusion or decoction of leaves, and sometimes stems, taken for colds.
RECRD: 94542 id: 36443