Pinaceae Tsuga canadensis (L.) Carr.
Eastern Hemlock
Micmac - Drug, Kidney Aid
Use documented by:
Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 62
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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: Micmac
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Kidney Aid
Notes: Roots and stems used for 'cold in kidney.'
RECRD: 96465 id: 40903