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Selíyelhp (plant)
Selíy (berry)
Oregon Grape
Berberis nervosa
Indigenous
Food and Medicinal Uses:
Berries are edible and can be eaten raw, or made into jam or jelly.
Antioxidant, antiseptic and antibacterial.
Spring tonic and stomach medicine.
Treats skin issues.
Was used as a contraceptive.
Other Uses:
Selíyelhp bark makes a bright yellow dye used for basket-making and colouring wool.
CAUTION: High doses can cause health problems.
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