Asteraceae Taraxacum officinale G.H. Weber ex Wiggers
Common Dandelion
Aleut - Drug, Dermatological Aid
Use documented by:
Smith, G. Warren, 1973, Arctic Pharmacognosia, Arctic 26:324-333, page 327
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Taraxacum officinale G.H. Weber ex Wiggers
Scientific name: Taraxacum officinale G.H. Weber ex Wiggers
USDA symbol: TAOFO (
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Common names: Common Dandelion
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Aleut
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Poultice of steamed or wilted leaves applied to indolent ulcers.
RECRD: 95928 id: 39329