Boraginaceae
western stoneseed
Lithospermum pilosum Nutt.
Indigenous Names: Tsut-kup, Woh po it
Medicinal Documentation
Ute
Decoction of roots used as a diuretic.
Cheyenne
Used chiefly to relieve rheumatic pains Additional commentary: The leaves and stems, having been dried, are finely pulverized, a portion of the powder is wet and applied externally. It is though it would be better if this could be kept on the painful part constantly; but since usually this is impossible, frequent applications of the poultice are made. This relieves the soreness of pain from any cause, where the skin is not broken.
Cheyenne
As long as the skin was not broken, it could also be used to relieve any pain
Botanical Reference
Parts Documented: Roots, leaves, stems
Distribution: Warm, dry, open sites, often on rocky ground; plains to montane; Alberta, Canada to Colorado