prairie milkvine

A decoction of thick, white roots is externally administered on bruises; The root paste is used as a liniment for severe stomach pains.; A decoction of thick, white roots is externally administered for menstrual cramps.; Root paste used for diphtheria and other throat closing ailments in children; A decoction of thick, white roots applied externally to aid broken bones.; The root paste is used for “poking the throat. The paste is placed the fingers on the healer who then rubs the child’s throat for those afflicted with diphtheria and other throat closing ailments in children.