Asteraceae Cirsium discolor (Muhl. ex Willd.) Spreng.

Field Thistle

Iroquois - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 475

View all documented uses for Cirsium discolor (Muhl. ex Willd.) Spreng.

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Scientific name: Cirsium discolor (Muhl. ex Willd.) Spreng.
USDA symbol: CIDI (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Field Thistle
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Compound decoction of roots taken or poultice of roots applied to boils.

RECRD: 84111 id: 9932

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