Ericaceae Ledum palustre L.

Marsh Labradortea

Tlingit - Drug, Venereal Aid

Use documented by:
Krause, Aurel, 1956, The Tlingit Indians. Translated by Erna Gunther, Seattle. University of Washington Press, page 283

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Scientific name: Ledum palustre L.
USDA symbol: LEPAD (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Marsh Labradortea
Family: Ericaceae
Family (APG): Ericaceae
Native American Tribe: Tlingit
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Venereal Aid
Notes: Compound infusion of sprouts and bark taken for syphilis.

RECRD: 88577 id: 19875

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