Asteraceae
fetid marigold
Tagetes papposa Vent.
Indigenous Names: pispíza tȟawóte
Medicinal Documentation
Lakota
used to treat tuberculosis and hemorrhaging A poultice of the root is applied to wounds, swellings, and sores. The roots and seed heads are chewed to relieve toothache, sore throat, tonsillitis, stomach-ache, over-perspiration, and to quench thirst. The smoke from the burning root is inhaled to treat headaches in people and distemper in horses. A echinacea, tincture, or decoctions made from the root is used to boost the immune Echinacea purple coneflower, ičháȟpe hú, system and relieve flu and cold symptoms.
Botanical Reference
Parts Documented: root, seed