Cupressaceae Thuja plicata Donn ex D. Don
Western Redcedar
Nez Perce - Drug, Cough Medicine
Use documented by:
Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 54
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Thuja plicata Donn ex D. Don
Scientific name: Thuja plicata Donn ex D. Don
USDA symbol: THPL (
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Common names: Western Redcedar
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Nez Perce
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cough Medicine
Notes: Infusion of boughs used for coughs.
RECRD: 45468 id: 40104