Saxifragaceae Heuchera americana var. hispida (Pursh) E. Wells

Hairy Alumroot

Chippewa - Drug, Eye Medicine

Use documented by:
Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 360

View all documented uses for Heuchera americana var. hispida (Pursh) E. Wells

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Scientific name: Heuchera americana var. hispida (Pursh) E. Wells
USDA symbol: HEAMH2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Hairy Alumroot
Family: Saxifragaceae
Family (APG): Saxifragaceae
Native American Tribe: Chippewa
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Eye Medicine
Notes: Decoction of root used as a wash for sore eyes.

RECRD: 87408 id: 17040

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