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Balsamorrhiza hookeri Balsam root (1 Page of 5) The Balsamorrhiza hookeri plant species is found in Western and Central N. America It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Balsam root. Some home gardeners know the variety as B. hirsuta. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Balsamorrhiza hookeri Common Name: Balsam root Family: Compositae Author: (Hook.)Nutt. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.3 Mature Width: 0.3 Habitat: Dry rock outcrops in foothills and lowlands[60].
Medicinal Information: A decoction of the root has been used for stomach problems, bladder complaints and female complaints[257. The sub-species B. hookeri hirsuta has been specified for these uses[257].
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