Cupressaceae Thuja occidentalis L.

Eastern Arborvitae

Malecite - Drug, Toothache Remedy

Use documented by:
Mechling, W.H., 1959, The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs, Anthropologica 8:239-263, page 248

View all documented uses for Thuja occidentalis L.

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Scientific name: Thuja occidentalis L.
USDA symbol: THOC2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Eastern Arborvitae
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Malecite
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Toothache Remedy
Notes: Gum used to fill cavities and for tooth pain.

RECRD: 44062 id: 39884

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