Asteraceae Symphyotrichum novae-angliae (L.) Nesom

New England Aster

Iroquois - Drug, Febrifuge

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 463

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Scientific name: Symphyotrichum novae-angliae (L.) Nesom
USDA symbol: SYNO2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: New England Aster
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Febrifuge
Notes: Decoction of roots and leaves taken for all kinds of fevers.

RECRD: 82779 id: 39185

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