Colorado Wild Plants and Fungi
by DaySounds © 2013-16



Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)

Tea can be made from the roots to fight intestinal worms and colds. Young stems can be boiled or fried
and used as other vegetables. It stimulates the immunological system. It is a diuretic and astringent.
A warm infusion can be used as a wash for snakebite, sores, and swelling. Drops of it can be useful to
eliminate earaches.
                                     

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