Ericaceae Vaccinium membranaceum Dougl. ex Torr.

Blue Huckleberry

Flathead - Drug, Antirheumatic (Internal)

Use documented by:
Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 63

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Scientific name: Vaccinium membranaceum Dougl. ex Torr.
USDA symbol: VAME (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Blue Huckleberry
Family: Ericaceae
Family (APG): Ericaceae
Native American Tribe: Flathead
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antirheumatic (Internal)
Notes: Infusion of roots and stems taken for rheumatism and arthritis.

RECRD: 45544 id: 42054

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