Lomatium Dissectum (Lomatium dissectum)

Lomatium Dissectum (Lomatium dissectum) is a member of the Araliaceae family, native to North America, Western United States, and Rocky Mountains. Traditionally, its roots, stems, and leaves have been used for decoctions, infusions, and poultices.

This herb is particularly valued for its bitter, anti-inflammatory, and tonic actions, and has a long history of use in native american herbal medicine, european herbal medicine, and mediterranean herbal traditions.

Lomatium Dissectum (Lomatium dissectum) dried pieces of the herb arranged on a wooden table for reference — Lomatium Dissectum (Lomatium dissectum) dried pieces of the herb arranged together on a wooden table for reference, used in teas and remedies.

Quick Facts / Key Information

Common Name	Lomatium Dissectum
Scientific Name	Lomatium dissectum
Plant Family	Araliaceae
Genus	Lomatium
Species	dissectum
Native Range	North America, Western United States, Rocky Mountains
Plant Parts Used	Roots, Stems, Leaves
Primary Medicinal Actions	Bitter, Anti-Inflammatory, Tonic
Primary Traditional Systems	Native American Herbal Medicine, European Herbal Medicine, Mediterranean Herbal Traditions
Historical Preparation Methods	Decoction, Infusion, Poultice

Botanical Identity

Scientific Name: Lomatium dissectum
Common Name: Lomatium Dissectum
Synonyms / Alternative Names: Common Camas, Lomatium Camas, Fawn Lomatium
Plant Family: Araliaceae
Genus: Lomatium

Botanical Description

Growth Habit: Perennial herbaceous plant.
Height: It typically grows to a height of 20 to 50 centimeters.
Leaves: Broad leaves with upper surface dark green and lower surface lighter green, featuring prominent stomatal bands along the midrib.
Flowers: Inflorescences are compound racemes bearing actinomorphic flowers with yellow to orange petals, each having five lobes and a prominent central vein.
Stems: Cylindrical, hollow, ribbed, woody stems with persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, persistent, 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Traditional Uses / Historical Use

Traditional Systems

Native American Herbal Medicine
European Herbal Medicine

Historical Preparation Methods

Decoction
Infusion
Poultice
Powder

Medicinal Actions

Bitter: As described in traditional systems, a warming bitter, in appetite-focused contexts.
Anti-inflammatory: Commonly referenced as a gentle anti-inflammatory, in topical or internal use contexts.
Tonic: In herbal literature, noted as a moderate tonic, in general wellness contexts.
Carminative: Traditionally described as a calming carminative, for digestive process support.

Active Compounds

Flavonoid: Plant-based polyphenolic compounds frequently distributed throughout aerial plant parts.
Terpenoid: Naturally occurring metabolites widely distributed in leaves, flowers, and roots.
Coumarin: Organic compounds biosynthesized as part of plant secondary metabolism.
Phenolic Acid: Organic acids commonly occurring as part of plant secondary metabolism.

Modern Research Overview

Scientific research related to this plant is ongoing. This section will be expanded in the future to include summaries of phytochemical studies, laboratory research, and other relevant scientific literature as it becomes available.

Safety & Contraindications

General Precautions: Specific general precautions associated with this herb have not been well documented.
Contraindications: There is insufficient evidence to determine specific contraindications related to this herb.
Allergies: Allergic reactions associated with this herb have not been well documented.
Drug Interactions: There is insufficient evidence to determine whether this herb interacts with pharmaceutical drugs.
Toxicity: The toxicity profile of this herb has not been clearly established.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding has not been clearly established in available sources.

Preparation & Usage Methods

Infusion: Dried or fresh plant parts are infused in hot water and consumed as a beverage.
Decoction: A preparation method involving prolonged boiling of roots, bark, or dense plant material.
Poultice: Plant parts are crushed or moistened and placed directly on the body.
Powder: Plant parts are dried and mechanically reduced to a powdered form.
Tincture: A preparation involving soaking plant parts in alcohol for extended extraction.

Growing, Harvesting & Storage

Growing / Cultivation

Soil: Prefers loamy soil with well-drained conditions. Typically grows best in organically rich soils.
Sunlight: Thrives in full sun. Tolerates full sun to partial shade.
Watering: Prefers well-balanced moisture levels. Tolerates periodic dry conditions.