Asteraceae Symphyotrichum falcatum var. commutatum (Torr. & Gray) Nesom

Cluster Aster

Zuni - Drug, Pediatric Aid

Use documented by:
Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 84

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Scientific name: Symphyotrichum falcatum var. commutatum (Torr. & Gray) Nesom
USDA symbol: SYFAC (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Cluster Aster
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Zuni
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Pediatric Aid
Notes: Ground blossoms mixed with yucca suds and used to wash newborn infants. This medicine was said to make the hair grow on the head and to give strength to the body.

RECRD: 32935 id: 39162

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