Herbarium of the Ancients — Detailed RecordFR · EN
Eriogonum fasciculatum
Eriogonum fasciculatum
Please read before use: the information below describes traditional and informational uses — it does not replace advice from a healthcare professional. In case of doubt, pregnancy, breastfeeding, ongoing treatment, or use in children, seek advice before use.
Enhanced precautions for this plant: Traditional use with limited scientific documentation: consult a healthcare professional before any use. Not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding, due to insufficient safety data. Avoid use in children in the absence of evidence on tolerability. Do not prolong use without advice from an herbalist or physician, especially in case of ongoing medication (possible interactions at the renal level).
Decoction — Root
Traditional root decoction
The dried and cut root is gently boiled in water for about fifteen minutes, then strained before consumption. This preparation corresponds to the use transmitted by indigenous traditions of California. Dosage to be validated with a healthcare professional or a recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
Compress — Root
External compress
A concentrated root decoction is cooled then applied as a compress to the affected area using a clean cloth. This external use remains traditional and poorly documented in terms of safety. Dosage to be validated with a healthcare professional or a recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
Where to find it
Obtaining the plant
This plant grows wild in the arid regions of California and the American Southwest; it is rarely cultivated in Europe and seldom available in French herbalist shops.
Harvest season
When to harvest it
The root is traditionally harvested in autumn, once the summer flowering period has ended.
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