Ranunculaceae Aquilegia formosa Fisch. ex DC.

Western Columbine

Paiute - Drug, Antirheumatic (External)

Use documented by:
Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 37

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Scientific name: Aquilegia formosa Fisch. ex DC.
USDA symbol: AQFO (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Western Columbine
Family: Ranunculaceae
Family (APG): Ranunculaceae
Native American Tribe: Paiute
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antirheumatic (External)
Notes: Mashed fresh roots rubbed briskly on aching rheumatic joints.

RECRD: 81510 id: 3923