Fabaceae
cream milkvetch
Astragalus racemosus Pursh
Indigenous Names: šuŋkléža hú
Medicinal Documentation
Lakota
Decoction of the whole plant (including roots) is used to treat stomach Balsamorhiza arrowleaf pains and headache. Sticky resin is used as an antiseptic for wounds.
Botanical Reference
Parts Documented: root, sap_or_resin, whole plant
Safety Notes: This plant is poisonous to both humans and livestock.