“Erechtites hieracifolia.” Missouri Plants. Missouriplants.com, n.d. Web. 22 Feb. 2016.
| Scientific Name | Erechtites hieracifolia |
| Common Names | American Burnweed, Fireweed |
| Nativity | Native |
| Medicinal or Edible Section | Extract, Oil, Whole Plant |
| Medicinal and Edible Uses | Extract- treats mucus tissue diseases in the lungs; Oil- helps appetite and digestion; Whole Plant- treats chronic bronchitis, coughs |
| Used to treat | Cathartic/Laxative |
Sandy Hook Herbarium can not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally.
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