Infuse a small amount of dried and coarsely cut stem in hot water for a few minutes, for traditional and occasional use. A professional should be consulted before any regular use, as the composition and safety of the plant are poorly studied. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
Dried stems were traditionally burned and the smoke briefly inhaled, according to local ancestral practices. This practice carries inherent respiratory risks and should only be considered with the guidance of an experienced practitioner. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
Gently boil a few stems in water, allow to cool, then use as a wash or compress on the affected area. Professional advice remains recommended before any use, even external. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
This plant from the arid and steppe zones of North America (Columbia Basin notably) is rarely found in European herbalist shops; it remains primarily documented in North American ethnobotanical sources.
Stems are traditionally harvested in late summer, once the plant is well developed and before the complete drying of autumn.