Asteraceae Symphyotrichum novae-angliae (L.) Nesom

New England Aster

Meskwaki - Drug, Stimulant

Use documented by:
Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 212

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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: Meskwaki
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Stimulant
Notes: Smudged and used to revive an unconscious patient.

RECRD: 82777 id: 39188

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