ABSTRACT
O. longistylis
(Torr.) DC., I have merged data from DEM and others for the two common Maryland species, doubting that others can distinguish them any better than I can.
Medicinal Uses (Sweetroot) —
In his great book, Moerman (1998) maintains the two species as distinct, with several overlaps in usages. He notes that Chippewa poultice Clayton’s Sweetroot on running sores and gargle the root decoction for sore throat. Chippewa women take the root infusion to bring on the period. Menominee use the root as a fattening agent and in an eyewash (collyrium) for sore eyes. Ojibwa use the root decoction in childbirth and take the infusion for sore throat. Tlingit use warm tea of the whole plant for cough. Moerman cites Cheyenne usage of longstyle sweetroot for bloated or disordered stomach. They use the roots for kidney ailment.
