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Grindelia lanceolata
Rosin weed
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The Grindelia lanceolata plant species is found in Central and Southern N. America - Tennessee to Missouri, Kansas, Louisiana and Texas. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Rosin weed.

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Latin Name:  Grindelia lanceolata
Common Name:  Rosin weed
Family:  Compositae
Author:  Nutt.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  1.5   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Dry soils[235] on prairies and roadsides[222].



Medicinal Information:  The following reports are for the related G. squarrosa, they also apply to this species[222]. The whole plant is antispasmodic, expectorant and sedative[4, 46, 207, 212]. The principal use of this herb is in the treatment of bronhial catarrh, especially when there is an asthmatic tendency[4, 238]. The plant merits investigation as a treatment for asthma[222]. The active principle is excreted from the kidneys, and this sometimes produces signs of renal irritation[4]. The plant is harvested when in full bloom and can be used fresh or dried[238]. A fluid extract is prepared by placing the freshly gathered leaves and flowers in a small quantity of simmering water for about 15 minutes[213]. The leaves are used as a poultice to treat sores, skin eruptions, wounds and people affected by poison-ivy[212, 213, 222].

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