Saxifragaceae Heuchera americana L.

American Alumroot

Menominee - Drug, Analgesic

Use documented by:
Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 130

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Scientific name: Heuchera americana L.
USDA symbol: HEAMA2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: American Alumroot
Family: Saxifragaceae
Family (APG): Saxifragaceae
Native American Tribe: Menominee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Analgesic
Notes: Compound decoction of root used for stomach pain.

RECRD: 87403 id: 17035