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Doll's Eyes | | Name : | Doll's Eyes | | Synonyms : | Whitebaneberry is known as Doll's eyes
| | Parts Used : | Root, in both red and white baneberry. | | Habitat : | Found in rich woods. Southern Canada to northern NewJersey, West Virginia, west through Ohio and Iowa to South Dakota,Colorado, Utah, and Oregon. | | Description : | Red baneberry is a perennial; 2-3 ft.tall. Similar to white baneberry, though the flowerhead is rounder,and the berries are red and on less stout stalks. It fruits Julyto October.White baneberry is a perennial, 1-2 ft.tall. Leaves twice-divided, leaflets oblong, sharp-toothed. Flowersin oblong clusters on thick red stalks. Fleshy white berries witha dark dot at the tip; fruits July to October. Flowers April toJune. | | Uses : | American Indians used red baneberry root tea for menstrualirregularity, postpartum pains, and as a purgative after childbirth;also used to treat coughs and colds.Menominees used small amount of white baneberry roottea to relieve pain of childbirth, headaches due to eye strain.Once used for coughs, menstrual irregularities, colds, and chronicconstipation; thought to be beneficial to circulation. | | Safety : | All parts of white baneberry may cause severe gastrointestinalinflammation and skin blisters. Its use is not recommended.Red baneberry is poisonous. May cause vomiting, gastroenteritis,irregular breathing, and delirium. Its use is not recommended. Theseherbs are poisonous. |
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