Unknown
whortleberry
Vaccinium oreophilum Rydb.
Indigenous Names: háza
Traditional Food Use
Lakota
fruit is delicious eaten fresh or dried An infusion of the leaves reduces the formation of mucus and acts as an expectorant.
Medicinal Documentation
Lakota
It is therefore used to treat any type of chest congestion associated with bronchitis or influenza. A decoction of the leaves is made into a poultice, which is used to heal diabetic ulcers on the legs or
Botanical Reference
Parts Documented: leaf, fruit_or_berry