Alkali Heath (Sphaeralcea coccinea): This plant’s Navajo name came from the sticky mixture that occurs when the roots and leaves are pounded and soaked in water. The resulting sticky infusion is put on sores to stop bleeding and is used as a lotion for skin disease. The dried powdered plant is used as dusting powder. It is one of the life medicines and is used as a tonic to improve the appetite, [...]