Pinaceae Picea mariana (P. Mill.) B.S.P.

Black Spruce

Ojibwa - Drug, Anticonvulsive

Use documented by:
Reagan, Albert B., 1928, Plants Used by the Bois Fort Chippewa (Ojibwa) Indians of Minnesota, Wisconsin Archeologist 7(4):230-248, page 244

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Scientific name: Picea mariana (P. Mill.) B.S.P.
USDA symbol: PIMA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Black Spruce
Family: Pinaceae
Family (APG): Pinaceae
Native American Tribe: Ojibwa
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Anticonvulsive
Notes: Infusion of roots and bark used for trembling and fits.

RECRD: 91352 id: 27118