Asteraceae Chaenactis douglasii (Hook.) Hook. & Arn.

Douglas' Dustymaiden

Sanpoil - Drug, Cathartic

Use documented by:
Ray, Verne F., 1932, The Sanpoil and Nespelem: Salishan Peoples of Northeastern Washington, University of Washington Publications in Anthropology, Vol. 5, page 221

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Scientific name: Chaenactis douglasii (Hook.) Hook. & Arn.
USDA symbol: CHDOD (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Douglas' Dustymaiden
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Sanpoil
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cathartic
Notes: Decoction of roots taken by family of dead one as a purge to avoid illness.

RECRD: 83777 id: 9005

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