Perennial; scapiform; smaller than the more common Balsamorhiza sagittata. Pinnatified basal leaves; cauline leaves reduced, generally linear bracts or wanting. One terminal flower per peduncle; radiate; disk and ray flowers yellow.
For stomach problems, bladder difficulties, menstrual irregularities and other female complaints (root); used in the treatment of stomach pains and colds and as a steam bath for treating headaches (decoction of the leaves, roots and stems)
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