Scrophulariaceae Verbascum thapsus L.

Common Mullein

Atsugewi - Drug, Diaphoretic

Use documented by:
Garth, Thomas R., 1953, Atsugewi Ethnography, Anthropological Records 14(2):140-141, page 140

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Scientific name: Verbascum thapsus L.
USDA symbol: VETH (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Mullein
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Family (APG): Orobanchaceae
Native American Tribe: Atsugewi
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Diaphoretic
Notes: Crushed leaves rubbed over the body in the sweatbath.

RECRD: 96927 id: 42763

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