Picture of Anemone Fish, Flower and Leaves - Treatment and Medical uses of Anemone

Parts Used: Roots and leaves

Medcinal Uses and Benefits of Anemone

• Among Plain Indians the root was used externally for various ailments and was considered to have 'mystical' properties.
• Pillager Ojibwas made a lozenge from the plant to be used to clear the throat for singing.
• Has been used as an eyewash for nervous tics of the eyes and to cure crossed-eyes as well as other eye problems.
• The root was chewed by Native Americans to clear the throat before long speaking or long periods of singing (certainly NOT recommended).
• Root was highly esteemed by the Omahas and Poncas for many ailments, but especially wounds.
• The root tea was applied externally for sores affecting the eyes or sores on other parts of the body.
• Astringent, styptic.
• Native Americans used the root or leaf tea as a wash or poultice for wounds, sores, nosebleeds.