Names
Shoshone:
Unknown
English: Pineappleweed – “Under-the Horse’s Hoof” – “Indian Perfume”
Scientific: Matricaria matricarioides
Zone
Upper Foothills
Harvest Time
- When flowering, harvest whole plant
Primary Uses
- Use to relax; put in a calm mood, or go to sleep
- Fly repellant ton meat/berries perfume
- Mothers would tie onto cradleboard, use to calm, put to sleep, and sweeten the air around the baby
Secondary Uses
- Drink in p.m. because of sleep inducement
Cautions
- some people may be allergic to this plant
Active Principle(s)
- Azuline, a sedative
Video Description of Plant
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Notes
Medicinal Uses:
- Anxiety: Whole plant tea
- Cancer: Mixed with other plant meds for skin cancer
- Cough: Whole plant tea
- Diarrhea: Flower tea
- General Malaise: Flower tea mixed with evening primrose seeds
- Hyperactivity: Tea as relaxant
- Mental Health: Tea has a calming effect
- Nervous System: Tea relaxant
- Rash: Water infusion or oil used to treat rashes
- Skin: Infusion, improves skin integrity
- Sleep: Tea
- Swelling: Topical poultice for swelling and redness
- Ulcers: Tea soothing to stomach ulcers
- Yeast Infection: Tea is antifungal
Process Prep
- Use fresh or dry
- 1 tsp flowers/cup tea