Heuchera micrantha

Heuchera micrantha
Family:Heuchera micrantha; Antiphlogistic; Antiseptic; Astringent; Febrifuge; Ophthalmic; Poultice.
Common name:Alum root
The root is antiphlogistic antiseptic astringent febrifuge and ophthalmic. An infusion has been used in the treatment of liver complaints and sore throats. A small piece of the cleaned and peeled root has been chewed to treat sore mouths and gums. A poultice of the mashed root combined with the pitch from Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) has been used to treat wounds. The poultice was covered with a cloth and when it was taken off all the poison was extracted from the open wound. The chewed leaves or roots have also been used on their own as a dressing on wounds.

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