Cornaceae Cornus sericea ssp. sericea

Redosier Dogwood

Carrier - Drug, Pulmonary Aid

Use documented by:
Carrier Linguistic Committee, 1973, Plants of Carrier Country, Fort St. James, BC. Carrier Linguistic Committee, page 71

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Scientific name: Cornus sericea ssp. sericea
USDA symbol: COSES (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Redosier Dogwood
Family: Cornaceae
Family (APG): Cornaceae
Native American Tribe: Carrier
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Pulmonary Aid
Notes: Bark scraped, mixed with tobacco and smoked for lung sickness.

RECRD: 7080 id: 11011

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