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The leaves of Labrador Tea (also known as Hudson Bay Tea) are made into a tea by people throughout the circumpolar regions. It is high in Vitamin C, so some people use it for medicinal purposes. Others just enjoy the flavor of this wild tea.
Listen to Jack Reakoff of Wiseman, Alaska, talk about using labrador tea. Or read the transcript (ORAL HISTORY9 5-50-05, PART 4, SIDE A).
Listen to Anesia Newyaka, Yup'ik from Kokhanok, Alaska talk about using labrador tea. Or read the transcript (ORAL HISTORY 98-21-07).