Cuman ragweed
Asteraceae

Cuman ragweed

Ambrosia rugelii Rydb.

Indigenous Names: Mo?ohtaa-vano?estse, Mohk tah’wanotst
Habitat: Pastures, stream banks, and disturbed areas such as roadsides
Seasonality: Not specified
Status: Native

Medicinal Documentation

Cheyenne

Infusion of leaves and stems as a tea taken for bowel pains and bloody stools. Additional commentary: For bowel cramps, to stop bloody stools, or for constipation as Wesley White Man suggested, and even colds, the leaves were finely ground, and a pinch of the powder was used to make a tea.76 In addition, Moerman (1998:645) includes this plant among analgesics.77

Cheyenne

Infusion of ground leaves and stems made into a tea taken for colds

Cheyenne

Infusion of ground leaves and stems taken for constipation

Botanical Reference

Parts Documented: leaves, stems