Observaciones de rhimorrison

Hulkemel’em Names
Suni’ ulhp (Downriver/Island), Suliyulp (Upriver)

Many first nations communities would gather berries in mid-August and eat them directly off the bush despite their sour flavour. The berries were also traditionally mashed and dried into cakes by the southern Okanagan of Washington. Other nations mashed, boiled and combined them with other sweeter berries. Oregon grape berries are also known for their use as a laxative and the smaller leaves were boiled until tender for eating. Additionally, the bark and wood of the plant were used as a tonic and blood purifier by some of the First Peoples of British Columbia. A powerful tea was derived from the roots to benefit reproductive health and delivery of the placenta. Oregon grape root tea has been noted for improving digestion and absorption, its ability to act as a contraceptive, the treatment of gonorrhea and syphilis, and the relief of itchy red eyes and sore throats. The roots and bark of the stems yield a yellow dye, traditionally used to stain baskets

Sourced from http://mapping.uvic.ca/section/tall-oregon-grape