Erigeron philadelphicus Philadelphia fleabane (Compositae)

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Erigeron philadelphicus
Philadelphia fleabane
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The Erigeron philadelphicus plant species is found in N. America - Labrador to British Columbia, south to Florida and California. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Philadelphia fleabane.

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Latin Name:  Erigeron philadelphicus
Common Name:  Philadelphia fleabane
Family:  Compositae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  Contact with the plant can cause dermatitis in sensitive people[222].

Mature Height:  0.7   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Thickets[222]. Fields and woods[235].

Medicinal Information: A tea made from the plant is astringent, diaphoretic, diuretic and emmenagogue[222, 257]. It is used in the treatment of chronic diarrhoea, gout, gravel, epilepsy and menstrual problems[207, 254, 257]. A poultice of the plant is used to treat headaches and is also applied to sores[257]. It should not be taken by pregnant women since it can induce a miscarriage[257]. A snuff made from the powdered florets is used to make a person with catarrh sneeze[257].

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