Asteraceae Artemisia dracunculus L.

Wormwood

Omaha - Drug, Abortifacient

Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 134

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Scientific name: Artemisia dracunculus L.
USDA symbol: ARDR4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Wormwood
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Omaha
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Abortifacient
Notes: Decoction of plant taken for irregular menstruation.

RECRD: 82121 id: 5154

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