Asteraceae Solidago altissima L.

Canada Goldenrod

Chippewa - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 348

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Scientific name: Solidago altissima L.
USDA symbol: SOCAS5 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Canada Goldenrod
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Chippewa
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Poultice of moistened, pulverized root applied to boils.

RECRD: 95484 id: 38373