Caprifoliaceae Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake

Common Snowberry

Sanpoil - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Ray, Verne F., 1932, The Sanpoil and Nespelem: Salishan Peoples of Northeastern Washington, University of Washington Publications in Anthropology, Vol. 5, page 220

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Scientific name: Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake
USDA symbol: SYALA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Snowberry
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Family (APG): Caprifoliaceae
Native American Tribe: Sanpoil
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Crushed berries rubbed in the armpits as an anti-perspirant.

RECRD: 95815 id: 39084

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