Names
Shoshone:
doy.yah.gwee.choom.boe.gah
English: Curly Cup Gumweed
Scientific: Grindelia squarrosa
Zone
Lower Foothills
Harvest Time
- Not listed
Primary Uses
- Medicine
- Anti-inflammatory
- Allergy
- Antiviral
Secondary Uses
- Medicine
- Lungs
- Muscle Tone
- Pneumonia
- Stings
Cautions
- None Listed
Active Principle(s)
- None Listed
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Notes
Food Notes
None listed
Medicinal Use Notes
Resin can be rubbed on mosquito bites, bee stings, spider bites, etc. The flower is anti-inflammatory. Sued to create herpes viruses and shingles. Bronchio-dialator that can assist with breathing for pneumonia and allergies. Helps build muscle tissue. Can be used ceremonially- smudging will keep away ghosts.