Polygonaceae
spotted ladysthumb
Polygonum puritanorum Fernald
Indigenous Names: táku šašála swúla
Medicinal Documentation
Lakota
The young shoots are eaten raw or cooked The buds are covered in sticky resin, which is a prized Lakota medicine. The buds are made into a salve to treat sores and wounds. The infusion is also taken internally to treat lung ailments and coughs.
Botanical Reference
Parts Documented: sap_or_resin, bud