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Eriogonum heracleoides subsp. heracleoides

Parsnip Flower Buckwheat

The genus Eriogonum comprises around 250 species.

Medicinal qualities:

According to Daniel E. Moerman (Native American Medicinal Plants. Timber Press).

Okanagan-Colville. Cold Remedy. Decoction of roots and stems taken for cold.Dermatological Aid. Decoction of roots and stems used to wash infected cuts. Poultice of mashed leaves applied to cuts or infusion of leaves used as a wash for cuts and sores.

Sanpoil. Antidiarrheal. Decoction of roots taken for diarrhea.

Thompson. Analgesic. Decoction of plants taken for internal pains, especially stomach pains. Plants used in steambath for rheumatism, stiff and aching joints and muscles.

For more information: Native American Ethnobotany (Dan Moerman).


Botanical resources:

- James Reveal's website.

- Flora of North America.

- Eriogonum Society.



Steen Mountains. Oregon. July 8 th 2010