Asteraceae Symphyotrichum prenanthoides (Muhl. ex Willd.) Nesom

Crookedstem Aster

Iroquois - Drug, Pediatric Aid

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 prenanthoides (Muhl. ex Willd.) Nesom
USDA symbol: SYPR6 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Crookedstem Aster
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Pediatric Aid
Notes: Decoction of roots given to babies with fevers.

RECRD: 82788 id: 39201

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