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Genus:
Acer
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Family:
Betulaceae (Maples)
Idaho
species are .
Genus:
Alnus (Alders)
Members of this genus tend to grow along streams in forests. The leaves and
bark are boiled into a strong tea which is used for external washes, and internally
as an astringent which is believed to tone the lining of the small intestine
which improves nutrient absorption and fat metabolism. Bark from new branches
were boiled to make a soft brown, reddish brown, or orange dye depending on
the species. Some Flatheads even dyed their hair a flaming red. Blackfeet
Indians drank the hot tea for tuberculosis of lymph glands and Kootenai women
drank it to regulate their menstrual period.
Genus:
Betula
The
members of this genus are .
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