Pinaceae Abies grandis (Dougl. ex D. Don) Lindl.

Grand Fir

Hesquiat - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J. and Barbara S. Efrat, 1982, Ethnobotany of the Hesquiat Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 41

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Scientific name: Abies grandis (Dougl. ex D. Don) Lindl.
USDA symbol: ABGRG (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Grand Fir
Family: Pinaceae
Family (APG): Pinaceae
Native American Tribe: Hesquiat
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Blister pitch mixed with oil rubbed on the hair and scalp because it smelled nice.

RECRD: 536 id: 153

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