Salicaceae Salix fuscescens Anderss.

Alaska Bog Willow

Eskimo, Western - Drug, Oral Aid

Use documented by:
Lantis, Margaret, 1959, Folk Medicine and Hygiene, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 8:1-75, page 17, 60

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Scientific name: Salix fuscescens Anderss.
USDA symbol: SAFU (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Alaska Bog Willow
Family: Salicaceae
Family (APG): Salicaceae
Native American Tribe: Eskimo, Western
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Oral Aid
Notes: Leaves chewed for mouth sores.

RECRD: 94361 id: 35848

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