Lamiaceae Salvia dorrii ssp. dorrii var. incana (Benth.) Strachan

Purple Sage

Washo - Drug, Respiratory Aid

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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Scientific name: Salvia dorrii ssp. dorrii var. incana (Benth.) Strachan
USDA symbol: SADOI (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Purple Sage
Family: Lamiaceae
Family (APG): Lamiaceae
Native American Tribe: Washo
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Respiratory Aid
Notes: Dried leaves smoked in a pipe to clear congested nasal passages.

RECRD: 94543 id: 36444

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