Artemisia ludoviciana

Artemisia ludoviciana
Family:Artemisia ludoviciana; Astringent; Poultice; Skin.
Common name:White sage
The leaves are astringent. They were commonly used by the N. American Indians to induce sweating curb pain and diarrhoea. A weak tea was used in the treatment of stomach ache and menstrual disorders. Externally a wash of the leaves was applied to itching rashes swellings boils sores etc. The wash was also applied to eczema and as an underarm deodorant. A poultice of the leaves can be applied to spider bites blisters and burst boils. A snuff of the crushed leaves has been used to treat headaches the sinuses and nosebleeds.

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