Boraginaceae Lithospermum ruderale Dougl. ex Lehm.

Western Gromwell

Ute - Drug, Diuretic

Use documented by:
Chamberlin, Ralph V., 1909, Some Plant Names of the Ute Indians, American Anthropologist 11:27-40, page 35

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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: Ute
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Diuretic
Notes: Decoction of roots used as a diuretic.

RECRD: 4538 id: 20629

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