Caprifoliaceae Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake
Common Snowberry
Sanpoil - Drug, Diuretic
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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Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake
Scientific name: Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake
USDA symbol: SYALA (
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Common names: Common Snowberry
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Family (APG): Caprifoliaceae
Native American Tribe: Sanpoil
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Diuretic
Notes: Decoction of leaves used by men for urine retention.
RECRD: 95813 id: 39085