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Posted by oakleif z6 AR (My Page) on

Sat, Dec 27, 08 at 4:24

The roots were used for kidney and bladder ailments by Native Americans. Also used for gonorhea.

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Posted by brendan_of_bonsai 4b AK (My Page) on
Sat, Dec 27, 08 at 6:18

Apparently it is effective fresh or dried. It would also seem that Liatris spicata The Dense Blazing Star is the one that was used primamrily, which should help with whomever looks in the literature.

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Posted by oakleif z6 AR (My Page) on
Sat, Dec 27, 08 at 22:48

Both species were used.

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Posted by brendan_of_bonsai 4b AK (My Page) on
Sun, Dec 28, 08 at 0:43

There are close to 20 species.

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Posted by oakleif z6 AR (My Page) on
Sun, Dec 28, 08 at 15:11

Really?

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Posted by brendan_of_bonsai 4b AK (My Page) on
Sun, Dec 28, 08 at 16:03

Yes.

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