Sugar Maple

Sugar Maple, Swamp Maple, Red Maple

Acer saccharum

Aninaatig Ziinzibaakwad; a'ninandak'; kisinamic; Inina'tig; en zaraab (Michif-Cree); Sokawahtik(wak) (Ile-a-la-Crosse Michif)

Sugar maple found in rich woods from Maine to Michigan and southward to the mountains of Georgia., noted for rich colours in autumn. If tapped, yields 3-6 lb of sap annually. The flowers are rich in nectar and are sought by bees. (Hutchens

Deciduous forests from Nova Scotia to Manitoba. Famous for maple sugar and syrup. Most well-known tree in Canada. Syrup contains Vitamins B, phosphorous, calcium and enzymes. Valued by beaver, moose, deer, birds. Collection and preparation of maple syrup part of yearly cycle for many communities. (Belcourt

Astringent, deobstruent, tonic. Inner bark and leaves used to soothe sore eyes, wing to astringent nature. Decoction of leaves or bark strengthens the liver and spleen and relieves the pain proceeding from them. Sooting to the nerves. Tea especially for new mothers as a muscle toner. Boiled leaves used as a poultice for boils. (Hutchens

Astringent, deobstruent, emetic, expectorant, tonic. Inner bark can be used to treat diarrhea and the sap increases urine flow. Inner bark can also be sued as an emetic. (Belcourt

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