Asteraceae Artemisia australis Less.

Oahu Wormwood

Hawaiian - Drug, Febrifuge

Use documented by:
Akana, Akaiko, 1922, Hawaiian Herbs of Medicinal Value, Honolulu: Pacific Book House, page 7

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Scientific name: Artemisia australis Less.
USDA symbol: ARAU3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Oahu Wormwood
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Hawaiian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Febrifuge
Notes: Decoction of pounded leaves, trunk and roots used as a steam bath and wash for high fevers.

RECRD: 7970 id: 4960

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