Tiliaceae Tilia americana L.
American Basswood
Malecite - Drug, Anthelmintic
Use documented by:
Mechling, W.H., 1959, The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs, Anthropologica 8:239-263, page 255
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Tilia americana L.
Scientific name: Tilia americana L.
USDA symbol: TIAMA (
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Common names: American Basswood
Family: Tiliaceae
Family (APG): Malvaceae
Native American Tribe: Malecite
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Anthelmintic
Notes: Infusion of roots or bark used for worms.
RECRD: 44132 id: 40355