Grossulariaceae Ribes oxyacanthoides ssp. oxyacanthoides

Canadian Gooseberry

Chippewa - Drug, Analgesic

Use documented by:
Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 356

View all documented uses for Ribes oxyacanthoides ssp. oxyacanthoides

---

Scientific name: Ribes oxyacanthoides ssp. oxyacanthoides
USDA symbol: RIOXO (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Canadian Gooseberry
Family: Grossulariaceae
Family (APG): Grossulariaceae
Native American Tribe: Chippewa
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Analgesic
Notes: Compound decoction of berries taken for back pain and 'female weakness.'

RECRD: 93706 id: 33672

---