Pinaceae Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill.

Balsam Fir

Cree, Woodlands - Drug, Abortifacient

Use documented by:
Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 21

View all documented uses for Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill.

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Scientific name: Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill.
USDA symbol: ABBA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Balsam Fir
Family: Pinaceae
Family (APG): Pinaceae
Native American Tribe: Cree, Woodlands
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Abortifacient
Notes: Pitch used for menstrual irregularity.

RECRD: 5250 id: 50

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