Elaeagnaceae Shepherdia canadensis (L.) Nutt.
Thompson - Other, Good Luck Charm
Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J., Laurence C. Thompson and M. Terry Thompson et al., 1990, Thompson Ethnobotany: Knowledge and Usage of Plants by the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, Victoria. Royal British Columbia Museum, page 209
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Scientific name: Shepherdia canadensis (L.) Nutt.
USDA symbol: SHCA (View details
at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Russet Buffaloberry
Family (APG): Elaeagnaceae
Native American Tribe: Thompson
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Good Luck Charm
Notes: Decoction of leafless branches taken by hunters to clean out their insides for good luck. The decoction was said to clean the hunters' insides. The hunters also used the decoction to wash themselves and their gear.
RECRD: 32731 id: 37927