Salicaceae Salix nigra Marsh.

Black Willow

Micmac - Drug, Orthopedic Aid

Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G., 1917, Medicine Practices of the Northeastern Algonquians, Proceedings of the 19th International Congress of Americanists Pp. 303-321, page 317

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Scientific name: Salix nigra Marsh.
USDA symbol: SANI (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Black Willow
Family: Salicaceae
Family (APG): Salicaceae
Native American Tribe: Micmac
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Orthopedic Aid
Notes: Poultice of scraped root and spirits applied to sprains and broken bones.

RECRD: 94473 id: 36014

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