Pinaceae Tsuga canadensis (L.) Carr.
Eastern Hemlock
Malecite - Drug, Cold Remedy
Use documented by:
Mechling, W.H., 1959, The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs, Anthropologica 8:239-263, page 249
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Tsuga canadensis (L.) Carr.
Scientific name: Tsuga canadensis (L.) Carr.
USDA symbol: TSCA (
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Common names: Eastern Hemlock
Family: Pinaceae
Family (APG): Pinaceae
Native American Tribe: Malecite
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cold Remedy
Notes: Infusion of boughs used for colds.
RECRD: 44077 id: 40884