Asteraceae Symphyotrichum novae-angliae (L.) Nesom
New England Aster
Cherokee - Drug, Antidiarrheal
Use documented by:
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 24
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Symphyotrichum novae-angliae (L.) Nesom
Scientific name: Symphyotrichum novae-angliae (L.) Nesom
USDA symbol: SYNO2 (
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Common names: New England Aster
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antidiarrheal
Notes: Infusion of root taken for diarrhea.
RECRD: 82774 id: 39180