Elaeagnaceae Shepherdia canadensis (L.) Nutt.

Russet Buffaloberry

Tanana, Upper - Drug, Antirheumatic (External)

Use documented by:
Kari, Priscilla Russe, 1985, Upper Tanana Ethnobotany, Anchorage. Alaska Historical Commission, page 13

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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: Tanana, Upper
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antirheumatic (External)
Notes: Decoction of stems and leaves used as a wash for swellings.

RECRD: 3463 id: 37893

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