An attractive and edible late-summer wildflower. Herbal literature and anecdotal evidence points to uses in some auto-immune conditions: Moderate cases in MS and Rheumatoid Arthritis, scleroderma, Parkinson’s. Hypoglycemia. Dry scaly skin conditions, eczema, acne. Hyperactivity. PMS. Anxiety with depression. Digestive irritation after meals, chronic diarrhea.