Salicaceae Salix fuscescens Anderss.
Alaska Bog Willow
Eskimo, Western - Drug, Oral Aid
Use documented by:
Lantis, Margaret, 1959, Folk Medicine and Hygiene, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 8:1-75, page 17, 60
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Salix fuscescens Anderss.
Scientific name: Salix fuscescens Anderss.
USDA symbol: SAFU (
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Common names: Alaska Bog Willow
Family: Salicaceae
Family (APG): Salicaceae
Native American Tribe: Eskimo, Western
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Oral Aid
Notes: Leaves chewed for mouth sores.
RECRD: 94361 id: 35848