Elaeagnaceae Shepherdia canadensis (L.) Nutt.

Russet Buffaloberry

Thompson - Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy

Use documented by:
Hocking, George M., 1949, From Pokeroot to Penicillin, The Rocky Mountain Druggist, November 1949. Pages 12, 38., page 12

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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: Thompson
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Tuberculosis Remedy
Notes: Roots used for tuberculosis.

RECRD: 3149 id: 37918