Ericaceae Ledum groenlandicum Oeder

Bog Labradortea

Nitinaht - Drug, Dietary Aid

Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J., John Thomas, Barry F. Carlson and Robert T. Ogilvie, 1983, Ethnobotany of the Nitinaht Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 106

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Scientific name: Ledum groenlandicum Oeder
USDA symbol: LEGR (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Bog Labradortea
Family: Ericaceae
Family (APG): Ericaceae
Native American Tribe: Nitinaht
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dietary Aid
Notes: Infusion of fresh or dried plant taken as a tonic for increased appetite.

RECRD: 47300 id: 19829

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