Latin name:	Pyrola asarifolia Michx.
Botanical family:	Pyrolaceae
Growth habit:	Herb
Vernacular name(s):	asarum-leaved wintergreen (Eng.) pyrole à feuilles d'asaret (Fr.) sasdzaghé (Chipewyan) amiskowehtawakewuskos, amiskotawakayipak, miskisikomaski (hkih, wawipak Cree)
Uses:	• Decoction taken to stop blood coughing [Cree: 95]. • Leaves : Mashed with lard and put on a cut to stop bleeding and promote healing [Dene 13; Chipewyan 92]. Chewed to relieve toothache [Dene 13; Chipewyan 92]. Decoction used as a diuretic to treat severe back pain from kidney trouble including kidney stones and urinary tract blockage or scanty urination [Dene 13]. Infusion used to treat sore eyes [Cree 95].