Asteraceae Baccharis pteronioides DC.

Yerba De Pasmo

Yavapai - Drug, Venereal Aid

Use documented by:
Gifford, E. W., 1936, Northeastern and Western Yavapai, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 34:247-345, page 261

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Scientific name: Baccharis pteronioides DC.
USDA symbol: BAPT (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Yerba De Pasmo
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Yavapai
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Venereal Aid
Notes: Decoction of leaves and roots used as wash for gonorrhea.

RECRD: 20651 id: 6789