Polygonaceae Rumex hymenosepalus Torr.

Canaigre Dock

Paiute - Drug, Burn Dressing

Use documented by:
Murphey, Edith Van Allen, 1990, Indian Uses of Native Plants, Glenwood, Ill. Meyerbooks. Originally published in 1959, page 44

View all documented uses for Rumex hymenosepalus Torr.

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Scientific name: Rumex hymenosepalus Torr.
USDA symbol: RUHY (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Canaigre Dock
Family: Polygonaceae
Family (APG): Polygonaceae
Native American Tribe: Paiute
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Burn Dressing
Notes: Dried, powdered root used on burns.

RECRD: 21453 id: 35393

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