Rogów, Arboretum SGGW

It is native to moist forests in eastern North America. Ornamental plant. Herbal plant - the whole plant is considered to be antirheumatic, astringent, demulcent, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, haemostatic, pectoral and tonic; a tea or syrup is used in the treatment of nasal congestion, asthma, sore throats etc; a strong infusion of the whole plant was has been used as an emetic in the treatment of ague and fevers; a decoction of the roots was massaged into rheumatic joints. Usable plant - the leaves can be used as a lining for carrying or storing fruits in baskets and on racks; the stems have been used as a hair wash to make the hair shiny.