Grossulariaceae Ribes divaricatum Dougl.

Spreading Gooseberry

Bella Coola - Drug, Eye Medicine

Use documented by:
Smith, Harlan I., 1929, Materia Medica of the Bella Coola and Neighboring Tribes of British Columbia, National Museum of Canada Bulletin 56:47-68, page 58

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Scientific name: Ribes divaricatum Dougl.
USDA symbol: RIDID (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Spreading Gooseberry
Family: Grossulariaceae
Family (APG): Grossulariaceae
Native American Tribe: Bella Coola
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Eye Medicine
Notes: Simple or compound decoction of bark or root used as an eyewash for soreness.

RECRD: 93658 id: 33466