Betulaceae Alnus incana (L.) Moench
Mountain Alder
Chippewa - Drug, Blood Medicine
Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1933, Some Chippewa Uses of Plants, Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press, page 128
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Alnus incana (L.) Moench
Scientific name: Alnus incana (L.) Moench
USDA symbol: ALINR (
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Common names: Mountain Alder
Family: Betulaceae
Family (APG): Betulaceae
Native American Tribe: Chippewa
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Blood Medicine
Notes: Infusion of bark taken for anemia.
RECRD: 80886 id: 2330