Pinaceae Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill.
Balsam Fir
Cree, Woodlands - Drug, Cold Remedy
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
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Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill.
Scientific name: Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill.
USDA symbol: ABBA (
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Common names: Balsam Fir
Family: Pinaceae
Family (APG): Pinaceae
Native American Tribe: Cree, Woodlands
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cold Remedy
Notes: Infusion of bark and sometimes wood taken for colds.
RECRD: 5256 id: 51