Unknown
marsh elder
Iva xanthifolia Nutt.
Indigenous Names: waȟpé šíča
Traditional Food Use
Lakota
The deliciously rich nuts are used for food.
Medicinal Documentation
Lakota
The bark and leaves are made into a poultice that is excellent for treating skin ailments such as poison ivy, eczema and even herpes. A weak decoction of the bark is useful in treating diarrhea, even
Botanical Reference
Parts Documented: root, leaf, bark
Safety Notes: The bark and leaves are made into a poultice that is excellent for treating skin ailments such as poison ivy, eczema and even herpes.