Boraginaceae Lithospermum ruderale Dougl. ex Lehm.

Western Gromwell

Navajo - Drug, Contraceptive

Use documented by:
Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 51

View all documented uses for Lithospermum ruderale Dougl. ex Lehm.

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Scientific name: Lithospermum ruderale Dougl. ex Lehm.
USDA symbol: LIRU4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Western Gromwell
Family: Boraginaceae
Family (APG): Boraginaceae
Native American Tribe: Navajo
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Contraceptive
Notes: Plant used as an oral birth control.

RECRD: 60695 id: 20616

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