Grossulariaceae Ribes oxyacanthoides ssp. oxyacanthoides

Canadian Gooseberry

Chippewa - Drug, Gynecological Aid

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

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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: Gynecological Aid
Notes: Compound decoction of berry taken for back pain and 'female weakness.'

RECRD: 93707 id: 33673

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