Pinaceae Pseudotsuga menziesii var. menziesii

Douglas Fir

Bella Coola - Drug, Laxative

Use documented by:
Smith, Harlan I., 1929, Materia Medica of the Bella Coola and Neighboring Tribes of British Columbia, National Museum of Canada Bulletin 56:47-68, page 51

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Scientific name: Pseudotsuga menziesii var. menziesii
USDA symbol: PSMEM (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Douglas Fir
Family: Pinaceae
Family (APG): Pinaceae
Native American Tribe: Bella Coola
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Laxative
Notes: Gum mixed with dogfish oil and taken as emetic and purgative for constipation.

RECRD: 92765 id: 31254

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