Asteraceae Artemisia douglasiana Bess.

Douglas' Sagewort

Yuki - Drug, Orthopedic Aid

Use documented by:
Curtin, L. S. M., 1957, Some Plants Used by the Yuki Indians ... II. Food Plants, The Masterkey 31:85-94, page 45

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Scientific name: Artemisia douglasiana Bess.
USDA symbol: ARDO3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Douglas' Sagewort
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Yuki
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Orthopedic Aid
Notes: Poultice of pounded plant applied for back pains.

RECRD: 82053 id: 5100