Asteraceae
common tansy
Tanacetum vulgare L. var. crispum DC.
Indigenous Names: E hyo is se e o, Heove-heseeo?otse
Medicinal Documentation
Cheyenne
Given to a patient who is weak and feels dizzy Additional commentary: The stems are not used, but the leaves and blossoms are pulverized and an infusion made which the patient drinks. It is yellow medicine (not the same as others similarly named).
Botanical Reference
Parts Documented: blossoms, leaves
Distribution: Introduced from Europe; cultivated and disturbed ground; Alberta, Canada to New Mexico