Names
Shoshone:
English: Alumroot
Scientific: Heuchera parviflora
Zone
Montane
Harvest Time
- Any time of year roots or tea
Primary Uses
- Stops bleeding
- Root tea for diarrhea
Secondary Uses
- None Listed
Cautions
- None Listed
Active Principle(s)
- Malic acid
- Astringent tannins
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Notes
Processing Notes
- Feather the root, i.e. cut gills into the root; press into cut, wrap bandage around
Root uses
- Bleeding, Diarrhea