Ericaceae Ledum groenlandicum Oeder

Bog Labradortea

Montagnais - Drug, Liver Aid

Use documented by:
Burgesse, J. Allen, 1944, The Woman and the Child Among the Lac-St.-Jean Montagnais, Primitive Man 17:1-18, page 14

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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: Montagnais
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Liver Aid
Notes: Poultice of plant applied or infusion given to children for jaundice.

RECRD: 88568 id: 19827

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