Grossulariaceae Ribes lacustre (Pers.) Poir.

Prickly Currant

Thompson - Drug, Eye Medicine

Use documented by:
Steedman, E.V., 1928, The Ethnobotany of the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, SI-BAE Annual Report #45:441-522, page 469

View all documented uses for Ribes lacustre (Pers.) Poir.

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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: Thompson
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Eye Medicine
Notes: Infusion of cambium layer used as a wash for sore eyes.

RECRD: 93689 id: 33578

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