Asteraceae
big sagebrush
Artemisia tridentata Nutt.
Indigenous Names: Crow (Apsáalooke) documented use, pȟeží ȟóta tȟáŋka, Blackfeet (documented ethnobotanical use), Ma-av Ma-ap
Traditional Food Use
Lakota
The young seed pods are edible after cooking.
Medicinal Documentation
Lakota
The pulverized root is made into a salve which is used to treat swollen wahíŋheya íphiye, glands. | Crow: Tea and washes used for colds, fever, and infections. | Blackfeet: Used for infections and fevers.
Ute
Decoction of leaves used as a medicine
Ceremonial & Cultural Notes
Crow
Purification and spiritual protection. | Blackfeet: Purification and protective rites.
Botanical Reference
Parts Documented: root, seed, seedpod, leaf, stem, Leaves
Distribution: Native to North American Plains; widespread regional distribution; Native Plains species; documented Crow use