Gentianaceae Centaurium venustum (Gray) B.L. Robins.

Charming Centaury

Luiseno - Drug, Febrifuge

Use documented by:
Sparkman, Philip S., 1908, The Culture of the Luiseno Indians, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 8(4):187-234, page 230

View all documented uses for Centaurium venustum (Gray) B.L. Robins.

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Scientific name: Centaurium venustum (Gray) B.L. Robins.
USDA symbol: CEVEV (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Charming Centaury
Family: Gentianaceae
Family (APG): Gentianaceae
Native American Tribe: Luiseno
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Febrifuge
Notes: Infusion of plant taken for fevers.

RECRD: 83696 id: 8821

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