Pinaceae Pinus echinata P. Mill.
Shortleaf Pine
Nanticoke - Drug, Analgesic
Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 55
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Pinus echinata P. Mill.
Scientific name: Pinus echinata P. Mill.
USDA symbol: PIEC2 (
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Common names: Shortleaf Pine
Family: Pinaceae
Family (APG): Pinaceae
Native American Tribe: Nanticoke
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Analgesic
Notes: 'Pellets of tar' considered 'beneficial for soreness of the back.'
RECRD: 91414 id: 27521