Pinaceae Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill.

Balsam Fir

Ojibwa, South - Drug, Diaphoretic

Use documented by:
Hoffman, W.J., 1891, The Midewiwin or 'Grand Medicine Society' of the Ojibwa, SI-BAE Annual Report #7, page 198

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Scientific name: Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill.
USDA symbol: ABBA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Balsam Fir
Family: Pinaceae
Family (APG): Pinaceae
Native American Tribe: Ojibwa, South
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Diaphoretic
Notes: Decoction of bark used to induce sweating.

RECRD: 80044 id: 106

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