Asteraceae Solidago squarrosa Nutt.
Downy Ragged Goldenrod
Iroquois - Drug, Venereal Aid
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 459
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Solidago squarrosa Nutt.
Scientific name: Solidago squarrosa Nutt.
USDA symbol: SOSQ (
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Common names: Downy Ragged Goldenrod
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Venereal Aid
Notes: Compound infusion of dried leaves and roots used as wash for venereal disease.
RECRD: 95583 id: 38490