Elaeagnaceae Shepherdia canadensis (L.) Nutt.

Russet Buffaloberry

Cree, Woodlands - Drug, Laxative

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

View all documented uses for Shepherdia canadensis (L.) Nutt.

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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: Laxative
Notes: Infusion of inner bark, scraped from the stem with a downward motion, used as a laxative.

RECRD: 5702 id: 37830

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