Ulmaceae Ulmus rubra Muhl.

Slippery Elm

Ojibwa - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Reagan, Albert B., 1928, Plants Used by the Bois Fort Chippewa (Ojibwa) Indians of Minnesota, Wisconsin Archeologist 7(4):230-248, page 231

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Scientific name: Ulmus rubra Muhl.
USDA symbol: ULRU (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Slippery Elm
Family: Ulmaceae
Family (APG): Cannabaceae
Native American Tribe: Ojibwa
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Infusion of roots taken and used as a wash for bleeding foot cuts.

RECRD: 96634 id: 41545

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