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Ledum groenlandicum Oeder, Labrador Tea 
Bella Coola: Leaves boiled, and the decoction used as a simple 
beverage, or for pain in the stomach, but not for diarrhoea or vom- 
iting. Neither an emetic nor a purgative. 
Southern Carrier: Not used formerly, now as a beverage only. 
Gitksan: Leaves boiled, and the decoction used as a diuretic, or 
merely as a beverage. 
Gaultheria shallon Pursh, Salal 
Bella Coola: Leaves toasted, pulverized by rubbing, and applied 
to cuts. 
Southern Carrier: Not used. 
LABIATAE, MINT FAMILY 
Prunella vulgaris L., Heal-All 
Bella Coola: Roots, leaves, and blossoms washed, boiled, and a 
cupful of the weak decoction taken internally for the heart. Not used 
for diarrhoea or vomiting. 
Southern Carrier: Not used. 
Gitksan: Not used. 
Mentha canadensis L., Mint 
Bella Coola: Entire plant boiled, and the decoction taken intern- 
ally, as often as desired, for pain in the stomach. Not used for vomit- 
ing, constipation, or diarrhoea. 
Southern Carrier: Entire plant boiled, and a cupful of the decoction 
taken internally for the stomach, colds, lung affections, and various 
ailments. 
Gitksan: Not used. 
SCROPHULARIACEAE, figwort family 
Castilleja miniata Dougl., Paint-Brush 
Bella Coola: Not used. 
Southern Carrier: Not used. 
Gitksan: Entire plant boiled, and the decoction taken internally 
for bleeding, stiff lungs, sore eyes, and lame back, possibly caused by 
kidney trouble. A purgative and diuretic. 
Seeds boiled and the decoction taken internally for coughs. 
CAPRIFOLIACEAE, HONEYSUCKLE FAMILY 
Lonicera involucrata Banks., Black Twin-Berry 
Bella Coola: Leaves chewed and cud applied for itch. 
Leaves chewed and applied to boils, after they were cut open, to 
draw out the poison. 
Leaves crushed and applied to burns and sores of gonorrhoea. 
Bark toasted, pulverized, and applied to sores of gonorrhoea. 
Bark boiled and decoction taken internally for cough. 
Southern Carrier: Bark boiled for five hours, and the decoction 
used daily as an eye-wash. Roots, leaves, and berries not used. 
Northern Carrier: See scrub pine (page 49). 
Gitksan: Fresh juice of berries used in sore eyes. Inner bark 
(when berries not available) soaked in water, and the milky solution 
used in the eyes. 
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