Asteraceae Chaetopappa ericoides (Torr.) Nesom

Rose Heath

Keres, Western - Drug, Antirheumatic (External)

Use documented by:
Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 52

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Scientific name: Chaetopappa ericoides (Torr.) Nesom
USDA symbol: CHER2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Rose Heath
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Keres, Western
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antirheumatic (External)
Notes: Poultice or infusion of plant used for swellings.

RECRD: 30280 id: 9038

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