Ulmaceae Ulmus americana L.

American Elm

Penobscot - Drug, Pulmonary Aid

Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G., 1917, Medicine Practices of the Northeastern Algonquians, Proceedings of the 19th International Congress of Americanists Pp. 303-321, page 311

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Scientific name: Ulmus americana L.
USDA symbol: ULAM (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: American Elm
Family: Ulmaceae
Family (APG): Cannabaceae
Native American Tribe: Penobscot
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Pulmonary Aid
Notes: Infusion of bark taken for pulmonary hemorrhage.

RECRD: 96591 id: 41477

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