Native Americans used this herb as a natural chap stick. It can be applied as a poultice to wounds or ulcers and internally it is used for stomach and intestinal ulcers and lung problems. It can be used as a suppository to sooth lower bowel irritation. Taken internally it lubricates the bowel, allowing smoother, softer eliminations. It is used for abscesses, asthma, bronchitis, burns, colitis, colon problems, constipation, coughs, diaper rash, diarrhea, digestive disorders, catarrhal infection, lung problems and ulcers.