Betulaceae Betula nana L.
Bog Birch
Eskimo, Western - Drug, Analgesic
Use documented by:
Lantis, Margaret, 1959, Folk Medicine and Hygiene, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 8:1-75, page 5
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Betula nana L.
Scientific name: Betula nana L.
USDA symbol: BENA (
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Common names: Bog Birch
Family: Betulaceae
Family (APG): Betulaceae
Native American Tribe: Eskimo, Western
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Analgesic
Notes: Compound decoction of leaves taken for stomachache and intestinal discomfort.
RECRD: 83133 id: 7120