Asteraceae Tanacetum vulgare L.

Common Tansy

Iroquois - Drug, Liver Aid

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 472

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Scientific name: Tanacetum vulgare L.
USDA symbol: TAVU (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Tansy
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Liver Aid
Notes: Poultice of smashed leaves applied to body pains caused by too much gall.

RECRD: 95913 id: 39309