Cupressaceae Thuja occidentalis L.
Eastern Arborvitae
Iroquois - Drug, Blood Medicine
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 270
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Thuja occidentalis L.
Scientific name: Thuja occidentalis L.
USDA symbol: THOC2 (
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Common names: Eastern Arborvitae
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Blood Medicine
Notes: Fermented compound decoction taken when 'blood gets bad and cold.'
RECRD: 96161 id: 39867