Saxifragaceae Heuchera americana var. hispida (Pursh) E. Wells

Hairy Alumroot

Sioux, Teton - Drug, Antidiarrheal

Use documented by:
Densmore, Frances, 1918, Teton Sioux Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #61, page 269

View all documented uses for Heuchera americana var. hispida (Pursh) E. Wells

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Scientific name: Heuchera americana var. hispida (Pursh) E. Wells
USDA symbol: HEAMH2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Hairy Alumroot
Family: Saxifragaceae
Family (APG): Saxifragaceae
Native American Tribe: Sioux, Teton
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antidiarrheal
Notes: Root, very powerful and small dose for children, used for chronic diarrhea.

RECRD: 87411 id: 17043

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