Polygonaceae
pale dock
Rumex ellipticus Greene
Indigenous Names: iyéčheča
Medicinal Documentation
Lakota
A decoction of the plant is used to treat indigestion, cramps, piles, constipation, cirrhosis, congestion, jaundice, and hepatitis. A poultice of the green leaves is used to draw pus out of infected wounds. An infusion of the plant is an excellent blood detoxifier.
Botanical Reference
Parts Documented: leaf