Genus and Species: Erigeron strigosus
Habitat: found in fields, pastures, roadsides. Both deciduous forest and tall grass prairie.
Seasons: Late spring to early fall
Active Chemical Ingredient: Gallic acid
Chemical Structure:
Uses: The Ojibwa used it as a diuretic, for hemorrhages, and spitting of blood. It was poultice for headache and cold root tea taken for colds. Snuff of powdered florets used for sick headaches and the smoke of dried flowers for head colds.
The Cherokee used an infusion of the roots to treat colds, coughs, and headaches. The Blackfeet used Philadelphia fleabane to treat diarrhea. The Mesquakies took snuff made of powdered disk flowers to alleviate head colds by causing sneezing.
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