Salicaceae Populus balsamifera L.

Balsam Poplar

Chippewa - Drug, Heart Medicine

Use documented by:
Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 338

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Scientific name: Populus balsamifera L.
USDA symbol: POBAB2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Balsam Poplar
Family: Salicaceae
Family (APG): Salicaceae
Native American Tribe: Chippewa
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Heart Medicine
Notes: Compound decoction of root, bud and blossom prepared ceremonially and used for the heart.

RECRD: 92125 id: 29202

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