Asteraceae Artemisia dracunculus L.

Wormwood

Thompson - Drug, Veterinary Aid

Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J., Laurence C. Thompson and M. Terry Thompson et al., 1990, Thompson Ethnobotany: Knowledge and Usage of Plants by the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, Victoria. Royal British Columbia Museum, page 169

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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: Thompson
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Veterinary Aid
Notes: Decoction of plant used after injuries to wash horses' legs every day until healed.

RECRD: 32456 id: 5201

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