Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985

Adder’s Tongue
The Herbs

(Erythronium americanum)

Folk Names: American Adder’s Tongue, Serpent’s tongue, Adder’s Mouth, Yellow Snowdrop, Dog’s Tooth Violet

Gender: Feminine

Planet: Moon

Element: Water

Powers: Healing

Magical Uses: Soak some adder’s tongue in cold water and apply it to a wound or bruise (wrap it in a piece of cloth) until the herb grows warm. Next, bury the wet herb in a muddy place. The wound will be cured.