Dried and crushed leaves were infused for a few minutes in hot water, in the manner of a prairie tea. A healthcare professional or experienced herbalist must be consulted before any consumption, as the use remains poorly documented scientifically. Dosage to be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
Fresh leaves were crushed and then applied directly to the affected area, held in place with a clean cloth. This traditional external application nevertheless requires professional advice in case of doubt about a skin reaction. Dosage to be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
Dried aerial parts were slowly burned to produce fragrant smoke, used during certain traditional practices. This use belongs to a specific cultural context and should not be reproduced without knowledge of these traditions. Dosage to be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
Amorpha canescens grows wild in dry prairies and calcareous soils of the central United States and southern Canada. In France, it remains rare and is mainly found at a few nurseries specializing in North American prairie plants or in botanical collections.