Alpine Alumroot; Round Leaved Alumroot; Alumroot

Powdered roots rubbed on the skin for rheumatism or sore muscles. Additional commentary: Northern Cheyenne elders observe that the root, dried and powdered, was used medicinally. It was rubbed on the skin for rheumatism, and applied externally also for poison ivy and other skin rashes. It apparently gives the skin a “gummy feeling.” The plant tops also were powdered and made into a medicinal tea, for further assistance with the same conditions.340 Moerman refers to this plant as H. cylindrical and indicates the same uses.341

Poultice of powdered roots applied for poison ivy and other skin rashes.

A remedy for rheumatism, or generally for sore muscles Additional commentary: The roots are ground fine and the powder rubbed on the skin. This powder of the pulverized root feels gummy, and tends to cling to the skin. The top is powdered and made into a tea with hot water, to be drunk by the patient.