Pinaceae Pinus strobus L.

Eastern White Pine

Iroquois - Drug, Emetic

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 266

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Scientific name: Pinus strobus L.
USDA symbol: PIST (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Eastern White Pine
Family: Pinaceae
Family (APG): Pinaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Emetic
Notes: Decoction used as an emetic 'when someone dies and you can't forget it.'

RECRD: 91610 id: 28202

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