Ericaceae Kalmia angustifolia L.
Sheep Laurel
Micmac - Drug, Analgesic
Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G., 1917, Medicine Practices of the Northeastern Algonquians, Proceedings of the 19th International Congress of Americanists Pp. 303-321, page 316
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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: Poultice of crushed leaves bound to head for headache.
RECRD: 88324 id: 19252