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Packera multilobata (Torr. & Gray ex Gray) W.A. Weber & A. L”ve
Lobeleaf Groundsel
USDA PAMU11
Navajo, Ramah Drug, Analgesic
Decoction of plant used for menstrual pain.
Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 53
Packera multilobata (Torr. & Gray ex Gray) W.A. Weber & A. L”ve
Lobeleaf Groundsel
USDA PAMU11
Navajo, Ramah Drug, Ceremonial Medicine
Plant rubbed on body as ceremonial medicine.
Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 53
Packera multilobata (Torr. & Gray ex Gray) W.A. Weber & A. L”ve
Lobeleaf Groundsel
USDA PAMU11
Navajo, Ramah Drug, Gynecological Aid
Decoction of plant taken for menstrual pain.
Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 53
Packera multilobata (Torr. & Gray ex Gray) W.A. Weber & A. L”ve
Lobeleaf Groundsel
USDA PAMU11
Yavapai Drug, Cold Remedy
Decoction of leaf stem inhaled for colds.
Gifford, E. W., 1936, Northeastern and Western Yavapai, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 34:247-345, page 261
Packera multilobata (Torr. & Gray ex Gray) W.A. Weber & A. L”ve
Lobeleaf Groundsel
USDA PAMU11
Yavapai Drug, Dermatological Aid
Boiled or dried and powdered leaves used for sores.
Gifford, E. W., 1936, Northeastern and Western Yavapai, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 34:247-345, page 261
Packera multilobata (Torr. & Gray ex Gray) W.A. Weber & A. L”ve
Lobeleaf Groundsel
USDA PAMU11
Yavapai Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Decoction of root taken for stomachache.
Gifford, E. W., 1936, Northeastern and Western Yavapai, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 34:247-345, page 261
Packera multilobata (Torr. & Gray ex Gray) W.A. Weber & A. L”ve
Lobeleaf Groundsel
USDA PAMU11
Yavapai Drug, Nose Medicine
Decoction of leaf steam inhaled for sore nose.
Gifford, E. W., 1936, Northeastern and Western Yavapai, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 34:247-345, page 261
Packera multilobata (Torr. & Gray ex Gray) W.A. Weber & A. L”ve
Lobeleaf Groundsel
USDA PAMU11
Yavapai Drug, Venereal Aid
Decoction of root used as a wash for gonorrheal sores.
Gifford, E. W., 1936, Northeastern and Western Yavapai, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 34:247-345, page 261
Packera neomexicana var. neomexicana
New Mexico Groundsel
USDA PANEN
Navajo, Kayenta Drug, Antidote
Plant used as an antidote for narcotics.
Wyman, Leland C. and Stuart K. Harris, 1951, The Ethnobotany of the Kayenta Navaho, Albuquerque. The University of New Mexico Press, page 49
Packera neomexicana var. neomexicana
New Mexico Groundsel
USDA PANEN
Navajo, Kayenta Drug, Burn Dressing
Powdered plant, poultice of plant applied and plant used as lotion for burns.
Wyman, Leland C. and Stuart K. Harris, 1951, The Ethnobotany of the Kayenta Navaho, Albuquerque. The University of New Mexico Press, page 49
Packera neomexicana var. neomexicana
New Mexico Groundsel
USDA PANEN
Navajo, Kayenta Drug, Disinfectant
Plant used for bear infections.
Wyman, Leland C. and Stuart K. Harris, 1951, The Ethnobotany of the Kayenta Navaho, Albuquerque. The University of New Mexico Press, page 49
Packera neomexicana var. neomexicana
New Mexico Groundsel
USDA PANEN
Navajo, Ramah Drug, Hunting Medicine
Cold infusion used as lotion for good luck in hunting.
Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 53
Senecio flaccidus var. douglasii (DC.) B.L. Turner & T.M. Barkl.
Douglas' Groundsel
USDA SEFLD
Costanoan Drug, Dermatological Aid
Infusion of plant used externally for infected sores or cuts.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 27
Senecio flaccidus var. douglasii (DC.) B.L. Turner & T.M. Barkl.
Douglas' Groundsel
USDA SEFLD
Costanoan Drug, Disinfectant
Infusion of plant used externally for infected sores.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 27
Senecio flaccidus var. douglasii (DC.) B.L. Turner & T.M. Barkl.
Douglas' Groundsel
USDA SEFLD
Costanoan Drug, Gynecological Aid
Infusion of plant taken by women for 'lockjaw' after childbirth.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 27
Senecio flaccidus var. douglasii (DC.) B.L. Turner & T.M. Barkl.
Douglas' Groundsel
USDA SEFLD
Costanoan Drug, Kidney Aid
Infusion of plant taken for a 'cold in the kidneys.'
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 27
Senecio flaccidus var. douglasii (DC.) B.L. Turner & T.M. Barkl.
Douglas' Groundsel
USDA SEFLD
Costanoan Drug, Other
Infusion of plant taken by women for 'lockjaw' after childbirth.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 27
Senecio flaccidus var. douglasii (DC.) B.L. Turner & T.M. Barkl.
Douglas' Groundsel
USDA SEFLD
Hopi Fiber, Brushes & Brooms
Plant top used as a brush to remove spines from the prickly pears.
Fewkes, J. Walter, 1896, A Contribution to Ethnobotany, American Anthropologist 9:14-21, page 19
Senecio flaccidus var. douglasii (DC.) B.L. Turner & T.M. Barkl.
Douglas' Groundsel
USDA SEFLD
Kawaiisu Drug, Laxative
Infusion of leaves taken as a strong laxative and could cause death.
Zigmond, Maurice L., 1981, Kawaiisu Ethnobotany, Salt Lake City. University of Utah Press, page 63
Senecio flaccidus var. douglasii (DC.) B.L. Turner & T.M. Barkl.
Douglas' Groundsel
USDA SEFLD
Kawaiisu Drug, Unspecified
Infusion of leaves used as a very strong medicine.
Zigmond, Maurice L., 1981, Kawaiisu Ethnobotany, Salt Lake City. University of Utah Press, page 63
Senecio flaccidus var. douglasii (DC.) B.L. Turner & T.M. Barkl.
Douglas' Groundsel
USDA SEFLD
Navajo Fiber, Brushes & Brooms
Plant top used as a brush to remove spines from the prickly pears.
Fewkes, J. Walter, 1896, A Contribution to Ethnobotany, American Anthropologist 9:14-21, page 19
Senecio flaccidus var. douglasii (DC.) B.L. Turner & T.M. Barkl.
Douglas' Groundsel
USDA SEFLD
Navajo Fiber, Brushes & Brooms
Tops used as brooms to brush the spines from cactus fruit.
Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 88
Senecio flaccidus var. douglasii (DC.) B.L. Turner & T.M. Barkl.
Douglas' Groundsel
USDA SEFLD
Navajo Other, Ceremonial Items
Plant boiled and taken before person goes into sweathouse, to get a good voice for the Night Chant.
Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 88
Senecio flaccidus var. flaccidus
Threadleaf Groundsel
USDA SEFLF
Hopi Drug, Antirheumatic (External)
Poultice of flowers and leaves used for sore muscles.
Colton, Harold S., 1974, Hopi History And Ethnobotany, IN D. A. Horr (ed.) Hopi Indians. Garland: New York., page 359
Senecio flaccidus var. flaccidus
Threadleaf Groundsel
USDA SEFLF
Hopi Drug, Dermatological Aid
Ground leaves applied to pimples.
Whiting, Alfred F., 1939, Ethnobotany of the Hopi, Museum of Northern Arizona Bulletin #15, page 32, 98
Senecio flaccidus var. flaccidus
Threadleaf Groundsel
USDA SEFLF
Hopi Drug, Dermatological Aid
Poultice of ground leaf used for pimples and skin diseases.
Colton, Harold S., 1974, Hopi History And Ethnobotany, IN D. A. Horr (ed.) Hopi Indians. Garland: New York., page 359
Senecio flaccidus var. flaccidus
Threadleaf Groundsel
USDA SEFLF
Hopi Drug, Orthopedic Aid
Pounded plant smeared over sore muscles.
Whiting, Alfred F., 1939, Ethnobotany of the Hopi, Museum of Northern Arizona Bulletin #15, page 32, 98
Senecio flaccidus var. flaccidus
Threadleaf Groundsel
USDA SEFLF
Jemez Drug, Stimulant
Plant placed on hot coals and smoke stimulated faint and sick person.
Cook, Sarah Louise, 1930, The Ethnobotany of Jemez Indians., University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 27
Senecio flaccidus var. flaccidus
Threadleaf Groundsel
USDA SEFLF
Keres, Western Drug, Dermatological Aid
Leaves used in shoes to prevent sweaty feet.
Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 69
Senecio flaccidus var. flaccidus
Threadleaf Groundsel
USDA SEFLF
Keres, Western Drug, Dermatological Aid
Plant mixed with artemisia and deer marrow to make a salve.
Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 69
Senecio flaccidus var. flaccidus
Threadleaf Groundsel
USDA SEFLF
Keres, Western Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Infusion of six inch piece of twig used for stomach trouble.
Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 69
Senecio flaccidus var. flaccidus
Threadleaf Groundsel
USDA SEFLF
Keres, Western Other, Incense & Fragrance
Plant parts used in bed for the good smell.
Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 69
Senecio flaccidus var. flaccidus
Threadleaf Groundsel
USDA SEFLF
Keres, Western Other, Insecticide
Plant parts used in bed as a bed bug repellent.
Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 69
Senecio flaccidus var. flaccidus
Threadleaf Groundsel
USDA SEFLF
Navajo, Kayenta Drug, Dermatological Aid
Poultice of plant applied to boils.
Wyman, Leland C. and Stuart K. Harris, 1951, The Ethnobotany of the Kayenta Navaho, Albuquerque. The University of New Mexico Press, page 49
Senecio spartioides Torr. & Gray
Broom Groundsel
USDA SESPS2
Hopi Drug, Antirheumatic (External)
Poultice of flowers and leaves used for sore muscles.
Colton, Harold S., 1974, Hopi History And Ethnobotany, IN D. A. Horr (ed.) Hopi Indians. Garland: New York., page 360
Senecio spartioides Torr. & Gray
Broom Groundsel
USDA SESPS2
Hopi Drug, Dermatological Aid
Poultice of ground leaf used for pimples and skin diseases.
Colton, Harold S., 1974, Hopi History And Ethnobotany, IN D. A. Horr (ed.) Hopi Indians. Garland: New York., page 360
Senecio spartioides Torr. & Gray
Broom Groundsel
USDA SESPS2
Keres, Western Drug, Gynecological Aid
Infusion of leaves used as a tonic after childbirth.
Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 68
Senecio spartioides var. multicapitatus (Greenm. ex Rydb.) Welsh
Ragwort Groundsel
USDA SESPM
Navajo Drug, Dermatological Aid
Decoction of plants used as a steam bath for sores.
Hocking, George M., 1956, Some Plant Materials Used Medicinally and Otherwise by the Navaho Indians in the Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, El Palacio 56:146-165, page 156
Senecio spartioides var. multicapitatus (Greenm. ex Rydb.) Welsh
Ragwort Groundsel
USDA SESPM
Navajo, Ramah Drug, Cathartic
Decoction of root taken as a cathartic.
Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 53
Senecio spartioides var. multicapitatus (Greenm. ex Rydb.) Welsh
Ragwort Groundsel
USDA SESPM
Navajo, Ramah Drug, Gynecological Aid
Decoction of root used to facilitate delivery of placenta.
Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 53
Senecio spartioides var. multicapitatus (Greenm. ex Rydb.) Welsh
Ragwort Groundsel
USDA SESPM
Navajo, Ramah Food, Candy
Root bark used for chewing gum.
Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 53
Senecio spartioides var. multicapitatus (Greenm. ex Rydb.) Welsh
Ragwort Groundsel
USDA SESPM
Navajo, Ramah Food, Starvation Food
Roasted, ground seeds, corn meal and goat's milk made into flat cakes or mush in times of famine.
Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 53
Senecio spartioides var. multicapitatus (Greenm. ex Rydb.) Welsh
Ragwort Groundsel
USDA SESPM
Zuni Drug, Analgesic
Cold infusion of pulverized root rubbed over limbs for 'aching bones.'
Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 59, 60
Senecio spartioides var. multicapitatus (Greenm. ex Rydb.) Welsh
Ragwort Groundsel
USDA SESPM
Zuni Drug, Ceremonial Medicine
Infusion of powdered root ceremonially rubbed on limbs for 'aching bones.'
Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 59
Senecio spartioides var. multicapitatus (Greenm. ex Rydb.) Welsh
Ragwort Groundsel
USDA SESPM
Zuni Drug, Eye Medicine
Infusion of blossoms used as drops for inflamed eyes.
Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 59, 60
Senecio spartioides var. multicapitatus (Greenm. ex Rydb.) Welsh
Ragwort Groundsel
USDA SESPM
Zuni Drug, Orthopedic Aid
Infusion of powdered root ceremonially rubbed on limbs for 'aching bones.'
Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 59
Senecio triangularis Hook.
Arrowleaf Groundsel
USDA SETR
Cheyenne Drug, Analgesic
Infusion of pulverized leaves or roots taken for chest pains.
Grinnell, George Bird, 1972, The Cheyenne Indians - Their History and Ways of Life Vol.2, Lincoln. University of Nebraska Press, page 190
Senecio triangularis Hook.
Arrowleaf Groundsel
USDA SETR
Cheyenne Drug, Sedative
Infusion of pulverized leaves or roots taken as a sedative.
Grinnell, George Bird, 1972, The Cheyenne Indians - Their History and Ways of Life Vol.2, Lincoln. University of Nebraska Press, page 190