Apiaceae Ligusticum canbyi (Coult. & Rose) Coult. & Rose
Canby's Licoriceroot
Crow - Drug, Respiratory Aid
Use documented by:
Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 24
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Ligusticum canbyi (Coult. & Rose) Coult. & Rose
Scientific name: Ligusticum canbyi (Coult. & Rose) Coult. & Rose
USDA symbol: LICA2 (
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Common names: Canby's Licoriceroot
Family: Apiaceae
Family (APG): Apiaceae
Native American Tribe: Crow
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Respiratory Aid
Notes: Root shavings added to boiling water and steam inhaled for sinus infection and congestion.
RECRD: 45162 id: 20206