Asteraceae Balsamita major Desf.

Costmary

Iroquois - Drug, Ear Medicine

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 472

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Scientific name: Balsamita major Desf.
USDA symbol: BAMA8 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Costmary
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Ear Medicine
Notes: Infusion of one smashed leaf used as drops for earaches.

RECRD: 83959 id: 6830

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