Boraginaceae Lithospermum officinale L.
European Gromwell
Iroquois - Drug, Diuretic
Use documented by:
Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 56
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Lithospermum officinale L.
Scientific name: Lithospermum officinale L.
USDA symbol: LIOF (
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Common names: European Gromwell
Family: Boraginaceae
Family (APG): Boraginaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Diuretic
Notes: Infusion of dried, powdered seeds given to children as a diuretic.
RECRD: 50102 id: 20605