Betulaceae Alnus rubra Bong.

Red Alder

Cowlitz - Drug, Orthopedic Aid

Use documented by:
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 27

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Scientific name: Alnus rubra Bong.
USDA symbol: ALRU2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Red Alder
Family: Betulaceae
Family (APG): Betulaceae
Native American Tribe: Cowlitz
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Orthopedic Aid
Notes: Rotten wood rubbed on the body to ease 'aching bones.'

RECRD: 80917 id: 2493

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