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Health Effects
The buffaloberry was consumed as a food and some parts of the plants and fruit were also used externally in various forms.

Food
Some health effects may be due to the berries saponin content. Some saponins have been shown to _____________

The antioxidant activity is higher in wild berries than in their domesticated counterparts. (Phytochemicals study)

Berries traditionally consumed by tribal cultures contain phytochemicals(crosslin) that promote health and protect against chronic diseases, such as metabolic syndrome(crosslink) and diabetes.(Phytochemical study)

Berries are part of a balanced native diet. The FourWinds foodwheel model is a representation of a balanced diet. It is based on the culturally significant medicine wheel(crosslink). The use of this foodwheel has been adopted and individualized by over 20 native tribes. Use of this model has been shown to be effective in health related nutrition interventions. (conti)

Hygeine
Saponins foam up and have detergent properties. In the field of ethnobotany regarding general hygeine, the buffaloberry is among several plants that were traditionally used in soaps.

herbal medicine
Parts of the buffalo berry plant were also used externally to treat various ailments. Poultices were prepared to treat swellings and broken limbs.