Elaeagnaceae Shepherdia canadensis (L.) Nutt.

Russet Buffaloberry

Carrier - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Hocking, George M., 1949, From Pokeroot to Penicillin, The Rocky Mountain Druggist, November 1949. Pages 12, 38., page 12

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Scientific name: Shepherdia canadensis (L.) Nutt.
USDA symbol: SHCA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Russet Buffaloberry
Family: Elaeagnaceae
Family (APG): Elaeagnaceae
Native American Tribe: Carrier
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Decoction of branches used as a hair tonic for dyeing and curling the hair. The branches were taken in July, broken up and boiled for two to three hours in water, until the liquid looked like brown coffee. The liquid was decanted off and bottled without further treatment, but did not deteriorate over a long period of time. To use, the decoction was rubbed into the hair, which was simultaneously curled and dyed a brownish color.

RECRD: 3156 id: 37812

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