Asteraceae Artemisia dracunculus L.

Wormwood

Ponca - Drug, Burn Dressing

Use documented by:
Howard, James, 1965, The Ponca Tribe, SI-BAE Bulletin #195, page 152

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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: Ponca
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Burn Dressing
Notes: Decoction of plant taken and used as a wash for burns.

RECRD: 9508 id: 5169

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