Ericaceae Kalmia angustifolia L.
Sheep Laurel
Micmac - Drug, Analgesic
Use documented by:
Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 57
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Kalmia angustifolia L.
Scientific name: Kalmia angustifolia L.
USDA symbol: KAAN (
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Common names: Sheep Laurel
Family: Ericaceae
Family (APG): Ericaceae
Native American Tribe: Micmac
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Analgesic
Notes: Herb used for pain, swellings and sprains.
RECRD: 88323 id: 19251