Asteraceae Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus (Hook.) Nutt.

Green Rabbitbrush

Shoshoni - Drug, Antirheumatic (External)

Use documented by:
Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 57, 58

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Scientific name: Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus (Hook.) Nutt.
USDA symbol: CHVIA4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Green Rabbitbrush
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Shoshoni
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antirheumatic (External)
Notes: Poultice of moistened, crushed stems and leaves applied for rheumatism.

RECRD: 84034 id: 9814