Betulaceae Betula papyrifera Marsh.

Paper Birch

Menominee - Drug, Tonic

Use documented by:
Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 131

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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: Menominee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Tonic
Notes: Decoction of branch tips used as a tonic.

RECRD: 83145 id: 7217