Asteraceae Chaenactis douglasii (Hook.) Hook. & Arn.
Douglas' Dustymaiden
Thompson - Drug, Snake Bite Remedy
Use documented by:
Steedman, E.V., 1928, The Ethnobotany of the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, SI-BAE Annual Report #45:441-522, page 473
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Chaenactis douglasii (Hook.) Hook. & Arn.
Scientific name: Chaenactis douglasii (Hook.) Hook. & Arn.
USDA symbol: CHDOD (
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Common names: Douglas' Dustymaiden
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Thompson
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Snake Bite Remedy
Notes: Strong decoction of entire plant applied to insect and snakebites.
RECRD: 83789 id: 9017