Found in both Eastern Deciduous Forest and Tall Grass Prairie
Uses:
- Diarrhea (root tea)
- Astringent to stop bleeding (tincture)
- Pain relief (tincture or root tea)
- Toothache (root tea)
- Dermatitis (root tea used as a wash)
Active Chemical:
- Tannins, C76H52O46
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Bibliography: Foster, S., & Duke, J. (2000). A field guide to medicinal plants and herbs of eastern and central North America (2nd ed.). Boston: Houghton Mifflin.
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