Betulaceae Betula papyrifera Marsh.

Paper Birch

Chippewa - Drug, Cathartic

Use documented by:
Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 364

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Scientific name: Betula papyrifera Marsh.
USDA symbol: BEPAP (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Paper Birch
Family: Betulaceae
Family (APG): Betulaceae
Native American Tribe: Chippewa
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cathartic
Notes: Infusion of inner bark used as an enema.

RECRD: 83142 id: 7161

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