Ericaceae Ledum groenlandicum Oeder

Bog Labradortea

Makah - Drug, Blood Medicine

Use documented by:
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 43

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Scientific name: Ledum groenlandicum Oeder
USDA symbol: LEGR (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Bog Labradortea
Family: Ericaceae
Family (APG): Ericaceae
Native American Tribe: Makah
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Blood Medicine
Notes: Infusion of leaves taken as a blood purifier.

RECRD: 88559 id: 19809