Asteraceae Verbesina virginica L.

White Crownbeard

Seminole - Drug, Ceremonial Medicine

Use documented by:
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 167

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Scientific name: Verbesina virginica L.
USDA symbol: VEVIV (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: White Crownbeard
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Seminole
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Ceremonial Medicine
Notes: Root bark used as a purification emetic after funerals, at doctor's school & after death of patient.

RECRD: 61674 id: 42920

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