Early Blooms
Published April 24, 2007
Nestled in amongst the Wild Leeks are blossoms of Trillium.
The plant contains tannic acid and saponin. It was used by First Nations People and settlers as an antiseptic and a nerve tonic. The leaves were boiled in lard and applied to ulcers as a poultice, and also used to restrict gangrene. The roots were used to ease fevers and diarrhea. Another name for the plant used to be "birthroot," originating from its use in easing the process of childbirth. However, no part of white trillium should be considered safe or edible for human consumption.
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