Elaeagnaceae Shepherdia canadensis (L.) Nutt.

Russet Buffaloberry

Cree, Woodlands - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 60

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Scientific name: Shepherdia canadensis (L.) Nutt.
USDA symbol: SHCA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Russet Buffaloberry
Family: Elaeagnaceae
Family (APG): Elaeagnaceae
Native American Tribe: Cree, Woodlands
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Decoction of plant applied externally to head and face sores.

RECRD: 5699 id: 37829

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