Elaeagnaceae Shepherdia canadensis (L.) Nutt.

Russet Buffaloberry

Thompson - Drug, Disinfectant

Use documented by:
Steedman, E.V., 1928, The Ethnobotany of the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, SI-BAE Annual Report #45:441-522, page 505

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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: Thompson
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Disinfectant
Notes: Decoction of stem and leaf taken by hunters and warriors in sweathouse to purify.

RECRD: 95160 id: 37903

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