Latin name:
Arctostaphylos alpina
(L.) Spreng.
Botanical family:
Ericaceae
Growth habit:
Shrub
Vernacular name(s):
alpine bearberry (Eng.)
busserole alpine (Fr.)
sah-gah-go-me-nah-gah-shen, bi-gwa-dji-mi-squa-bimag (Ojibwa)
Uses:
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Infusion used as a wash for rheumatism and general illnesses [Ojibwa: 19].
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Bark :
Decoction used for blood problems [Ojibwa 19].
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Leaves :
Smoked to induce intoxication [Ojibwa 86].