Cornaceae Cornus sericea ssp. sericea

Redosier Dogwood

Carrier - Drug, Analgesic

Use documented by:
Carrier Linguistic Committee, 1973, Plants of Carrier Country, Fort St. James, BC. Carrier Linguistic Committee, page 71

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Scientific name: Cornus sericea ssp. sericea
USDA symbol: COSES (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Redosier Dogwood
Family: Cornaceae
Family (APG): Cornaceae
Native American Tribe: Carrier
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Analgesic
Notes: Poultice of water soaked, inner bark applied with warmed ashes as a pain killer.

RECRD: 7079 id: 11010