Grossulariaceae Ribes bracteosum Dougl. ex Hook.

Stink Currant

Nitinaht - Drug, Laxative

Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J., John Thomas, Barry F. Carlson and Robert T. Ogilvie, 1983, Ethnobotany of the Nitinaht Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 113

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Scientific name: Ribes bracteosum Dougl. ex Hook.
USDA symbol: RIBR (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Stink Currant
Family: Grossulariaceae
Family (APG): Grossulariaceae
Native American Tribe: Nitinaht
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Laxative
Notes: Berries eaten in quantity as a laxative.

RECRD: 47323 id: 33386

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