Grossulariaceae Ribes lacustre (Pers.) Poir.

Prickly Currant

Bella Coola - Drug, Laxative

Use documented by:
Smith, Harlan I., 1929, Materia Medica of the Bella Coola and Neighboring Tribes of British Columbia, National Museum of Canada Bulletin 56:47-68, page 58

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Scientific name: Ribes lacustre (Pers.) Poir.
USDA symbol: RILA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Prickly Currant
Family: Grossulariaceae
Family (APG): Grossulariaceae
Native American Tribe: Bella Coola
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Laxative
Notes: Decoction of root taken many times a day for constipation.

RECRD: 93682 id: 33547

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