Grindelia
Grindelia is sometimes called Gumweed because the buds and flowers are very sticky with a resinous and gummy texture. It is a hardy member of the Asteraceae family that thrives in disturbed areas usually between 3,000 and 8,000 feet in elevation. Grindelia has bright yellow, flowers that have a distinguishing taste and sticky bracts at the base of the flower that curve downward.
Grindelia is an antiseptic and a bronchial expectorant. It is useful with coughs, asthma, and bronchial congestion. Grindelia has also been used topically on poison oak rash.
Contraindications: Grindelia can be high in selenium, therefore prolonged usage is discouraged. It can also be irritating to the kidneys and stomach in large doses.
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