Saxifragaceae Heuchera americana var. hispida (Pursh) E. Wells
Hairy Alumroot
Chippewa - Drug, Eye Medicine
Use documented by:
Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 360
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Heuchera americana var. hispida (Pursh) E. Wells
Scientific name: Heuchera americana var. hispida (Pursh) E. Wells
USDA symbol: HEAMH2 (
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Common names: Hairy Alumroot
Family: Saxifragaceae
Family (APG): Saxifragaceae
Native American Tribe: Chippewa
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Eye Medicine
Notes: Decoction of root used as a wash for sore eyes.
RECRD: 87408 id: 17040