| Uses: | | • | Whole plant : | Dried, boiled and the decoction drunk to treat a sore aching body, cold, chill, and congestion, helping clear the air passages [Cree 13]. | | • | Leaves : | Decoction given to a child who has lost weight to help gain weight [Cree 13]. Decoction given to prevent miscarriage or to ease labor pain [Cree 13]. Dried, crushed, mixed with beaver fat and applied as an ointment on facial rashes [Cree 13]. | | • | Stem and leaves : | Boiled with another plant and drunk to treat cold or fever [Cree 13]. | | • | Roots : | Decoction from a plant that has not flowered is considered a very powerful tonic. If abused it will make user very sick [Cree 13]. Chewed to treat severe heart trouble [Cree, Metis 13]. , also helps to prevent aging and wrinkles and keep active [Cree 13]. |
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