Pinaceae Tsuga canadensis (L.) Carr.

Eastern Hemlock

Iroquois - Drug, Diaphoretic

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 269

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Scientific name: Tsuga canadensis (L.) Carr.
USDA symbol: TSCA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Eastern Hemlock
Family: Pinaceae
Family (APG): Pinaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Diaphoretic
Notes: Infusion of twigs and bark taken to induce sweating.

RECRD: 96446 id: 40873

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