Asteraceae
annual ragweed
Ambrosia artemisiifolia L.
Indigenous Names: Ko-‘khad-la, tan-go-pan-ya A-‘sahe
Medicinal Documentation
Kiowa
Decoction or tea of plant was used for “worm holes”, a skin disease of horses.
Ceremonial & Cultural Notes
Kiowa
Western Ragweed was rolled up and used with various sages in the sweathouses.
Botanical Reference
Parts Documented: Various