... medicine, as foods, as dyes, and as fibers (for weaving, baskets, building materials, and so on). They found useful purposes for most kinds of plants. Most of the plants used are native to North America, but some are not. Some are plants that were introduced into North America and some perhaps in pre- ... . Drink hot. For diabetic ulcers use one tsp. of root to one cup of water. Let stand for five hours then bring to a boil. Use as a wash. Collect the root early in the spring or late in the fall. The plant must be two years old. It can be used fresh or dried. If stored ... this wild ric...

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