Grossulariaceae Ribes oxyacanthoides ssp. oxyacanthoides
Canadian Gooseberry
Chippewa - Drug, Analgesic
Use documented by:
Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 356
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Ribes oxyacanthoides ssp. oxyacanthoides
Scientific name: Ribes oxyacanthoides ssp. oxyacanthoides
USDA symbol: RIOXO (
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Common names: Canadian Gooseberry
Family: Grossulariaceae
Family (APG): Grossulariaceae
Native American Tribe: Chippewa
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Analgesic
Notes: Compound decoction of berries taken for back pain and 'female weakness.'
RECRD: 93706 id: 33672