Saxifragaceae Heuchera cylindrica Dougl. ex Hook.

Roundleaf Alumroot

Blackfoot - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 36

View all documented uses for Heuchera cylindrica Dougl. ex Hook.

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Scientific name: Heuchera cylindrica Dougl. ex Hook.
USDA symbol: HECYC (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Roundleaf Alumroot
Family: Saxifragaceae
Family (APG): Saxifragaceae
Native American Tribe: Blackfoot
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Decoction of roots used as an astringent.

RECRD: 60642 id: 17049

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