Herbarium of the Ancients — Detailed Record

Ipomopsis multiflora

Read before use: the information below describes traditional and informational uses — it does not replace the advice of 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 poorly documented by modern research: caution requires consulting a healthcare professional before any use. Avoid all use in pregnant or breastfeeding women, due to insufficient data on its safety. Do not administer to young children. Do not exceed occasional and traditional uses; no dose can be guaranteed risk-free.

Infusion — Whole Plant

Traditional infusion

The dried plant was infused in hot water according to reported local practices. This preparation requires the advice of a professional before any use, as modern data on the plant remain limited. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.

Decoction — Whole Plant

Decoction for external use

A decoction of the whole plant could be prepared and then applied as a compress on painful areas, according to reported traditional uses. Professional advice remains recommended before any application. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.

Where to Find It

Sourcing the plant

This wild plant grows naturally in the arid and rocky areas of the Southwestern United States; it is not commonly cultivated or distributed in herbal shops in France.

Harvest Season

When to harvest it

Traditional harvesting took place in summer, during the flowering period, on dry and well-exposed soils of its natural habitat.

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