Latin name:	Hedysarum alpinum L. Syn.: H. alpinum L. ssp. americanum (Michx.) Fedtsch.
Botanical family:	Fabaceae
Growth habit:	Herb
Vernacular name(s):	alpine hedysarum, bear root, Indian carrots (Eng.) sainfoin alpin (Fr.) treh (Dene)
Uses:	• Roots : Eaten raw or with duck or fish oil to increase appetite or to relieve diarrhoea [Dene 99]. Burned and smoke used to relieve sore eyes [Dene 98].