According to other authorities, however, it has never been used medicinally, but has been confused with two species that have a history of medicinal use: A. alpina (Alpine lady's mantle) and A. xanthochlora.
Other authorities assert that the substance has not been used medicinally, yet it is often confused with two species that have a history of medicinal use: A. alpina (Alpine lady's mantle) and A. xanthochlora.