Pinaceae Tsuga canadensis (L.) Carr.

Eastern Hemlock

Malecite - Drug, Antidiarrheal

Use documented by:
Mechling, W.H., 1959, The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs, Anthropologica 8:239-263, page 244

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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: Malecite
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antidiarrheal
Notes: Infusion of young bark and fir buds or cones used for diarrhea.

RECRD: 44027 id: 40883

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