Pinaceae Tsuga heterophylla (Raf.) Sarg.

Western Hemlock

Bella Coola - Drug, Heart Medicine

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 51

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Scientific name: Tsuga heterophylla (Raf.) Sarg.
USDA symbol: TSHE (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Western Hemlock
Family: Pinaceae
Family (APG): Pinaceae
Native American Tribe: Bella Coola
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Heart Medicine
Notes: Poultice of compound containing gum applied to the chest for heart trouble.

RECRD: 96483 id: 40936

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