Adder's Tongue

Adder's Tongue - Erythronium americanum

• Introduction
• Synonyms 
• Habitat
• Adder's Tongue Properties
• Adder's Tongue - Chemical Compounds/Constituents
• Adder's Tongue - As a Treatment For
• Adder's Tongue - Side Effects & Cautions
• Adder's Tongue Preparations

Introduction

This is a lily-like flower which appears in the early spring, latter April to early May, with bright yellow flowers.  The leaves and bulbs of the plant are useful.

Synonyms

• Trout Lily
• Dog's Tooth Violet
• Fawn Lily

Habitat

The Adder's Tongue can be found in damp open woodlands.

Adder's Tongue Properties

• emetic
• emollient
• anti-scrofulous
• styptic

Adder's Tongue - Chemical Compounds/Constituents

None found

Adder's Tongue - As a Treatment For

Adder's Tongue - Side Effects & Cautions

No know side effects or cautions, the bulbs are even known for their nutritive value as they have been consumed by native americans as food.

Adder's Tongue Preparations

As a tincture or infusion for vomiting, as a poultice for inflammation and swelling, dried as a styptic.