Ironweed

Eastern Deciduous Forest

Ironweed

Vernonia cinerea

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Habitat: Rich woods. NJ to GA; AL to PA.

Uses:

• Pain relief (root tea)
• Stop bleeding (root tea used as wash)
• Stomachaches(root tea or by chewing on the root)

Active Chemical:

• Pentylene, C5H12

http://www.gcsescience.com/o12.htm

Bibliography: Foster, S., & Duke, J. (2000). A field guide to medicinal plants and herbs of eastern and central North America (2nd ed.). Boston: Houghton Mifflin.