Grossulariaceae Ribes lacustre (Pers.) Poir.
Prickly Currant
Thompson - Drug, Eye Medicine
Use documented by:
Steedman, E.V., 1928, The Ethnobotany of the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, SI-BAE Annual Report #45:441-522, page 469
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Ribes lacustre (Pers.) Poir.
Scientific name: Ribes lacustre (Pers.) Poir.
USDA symbol: RILA (
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Common names: Prickly Currant
Family: Grossulariaceae
Family (APG): Grossulariaceae
Native American Tribe: Thompson
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Eye Medicine
Notes: Infusion of cambium layer used as a wash for sore eyes.
RECRD: 93689 id: 33578