Cupressaceae Thuja plicata Donn ex D. Don

Western Redcedar

Bella Coola - Drug, Analgesic

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 49

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Scientific name: Thuja plicata Donn ex D. Don
USDA symbol: THPL (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Western Redcedar
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Bella Coola
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Analgesic
Notes: Decoction of powdered leaves used externally for various internal pains.

RECRD: 96194 id: 39926

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