Ericaceae Arctostaphylos alpina (L.) Spreng.
Alpine Bearberry
Ojibwa - Drug, Antirheumatic (External)
Use documented by:
Reagan, Albert B., 1928, Plants Used by the Bois Fort Chippewa (Ojibwa) Indians of Minnesota, Wisconsin Archeologist 7(4):230-248, page 231
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Arctostaphylos alpina (L.) Spreng.
Scientific name: Arctostaphylos alpina (L.) Spreng.
USDA symbol: ARAL2 (
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Common names: Alpine Bearberry
Family: Ericaceae
Family (APG): Ericaceae
Native American Tribe: Ojibwa
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antirheumatic (External)
Notes: Infusion of pounded plants used as wash for rheumatism.
RECRD: 81763 id: 4333