Rosaceae Amelanchier canadensis (L.) Medik.

Canadian Serviceberry

Chippewa - Drug, Disinfectant

Use documented by:
Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 366

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Scientific name: Amelanchier canadensis (L.) Medik.
USDA symbol: AMCA4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Canadian Serviceberry
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Chippewa
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Disinfectant
Notes: Compound decoction of inner bark used as a disinfectant wash.

RECRD: 81063 id: 3104

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