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Alaska Native Drug, Poison Roots considered poisonous. Heller, Christine A., 1953, Edible and Poisonous Plants of Alaska, University of Alaska, page 153 |
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Bella Coola Drug, Cathartic Roots used as a purgative. Smith, Harlan I., 1929, Materia Medica of the Bella Coola and Neighboring Tribes of British Columbia, National Museum of Canada Bulletin 56:47-68, page 61 |
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Bella Coola Drug, Emetic Infusion of grated tubers taken as an emetic to 'clean out the bile in the stomach.' Turner, Nancy J., 1973, The Ethnobotany of the Bella Coola Indians of British Columbia, Syesis 6:193-220, page 200 |
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Haisla and Hanaksiala Drug, Poison Roots considered poisonous. Compton, Brian Douglas, 1993, Upper North Wakashan and Southern Tsimshian Ethnobotany: The Knowledge and Usage of Plants..., Ph.D. Dissertation, University of British Columbia, page 212 |
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Kawaiisu Drug, Analgesic 'Mashed root put on a hot stone and sore limbs laid directly over it.' Zigmond, Maurice L., 1981, Kawaiisu Ethnobotany, Salt Lake City. University of Utah Press, page 20 |
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Kawaiisu Drug, Orthopedic Aid 'Mashed root put on a hot stone and sore limbs laid directly over it.' Zigmond, Maurice L., 1981, Kawaiisu Ethnobotany, Salt Lake City. University of Utah Press, page 20 |
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Kawaiisu Drug, Poison Plant considered poisonous. Zigmond, Maurice L., 1981, Kawaiisu Ethnobotany, Salt Lake City. University of Utah Press, page 20 |
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Kutenai Drug, Dermatological Aid Roots pounded and used for sores. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 71 |
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Kutenai Drug, Emetic Infusion of roots taken with large amounts of warm water as an emetic. This remedy was used cautiously because of the poisonous effects of larger doses of water hemlocks. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 71 |
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Kwakiutl Drug, Antidiarrheal Cold, compound infusion of burned, pulverized bark taken for diarrhea. Turner, Nancy Chapman and Marcus A. M. Bell, 1973, The Ethnobotany of the Southern Kwakiutl Indians of British Columbia, Economic Botany 27:257-310, page 270 |
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Kwakiutl Drug, Cathartic Poultice of soaked roots applied to the stomach as a purgative. Turner, Nancy Chapman and Marcus A. M. Bell, 1973, The Ethnobotany of the Southern Kwakiutl Indians of British Columbia, Economic Botany 27:257-310, page 276 |
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Kwakiutl Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of roots applied to draw out thorns and splinters. Turner, Nancy Chapman and Marcus A. M. Bell, 1973, The Ethnobotany of the Southern Kwakiutl Indians of British Columbia, Economic Botany 27:257-310, page 276 |
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Kwakiutl Drug, Emetic Root extract and grease taken to induce vomiting. Turner, Nancy Chapman and Marcus A. M. Bell, 1973, The Ethnobotany of the Southern Kwakiutl Indians of British Columbia, Economic Botany 27:257-310, page 276 |
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Kwakiutl Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy Roots smashed, steamed, peeled, powdered, mixed with oil and taken for any serious disease. Turner, Nancy Chapman and Marcus A. M. Bell, 1973, The Ethnobotany of the Southern Kwakiutl Indians of British Columbia, Economic Botany 27:257-310, page 276 |
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Kwakiutl Drug, Poison Plant considered highly poisonous. Turner, Nancy Chapman and Marcus A. M. Bell, 1973, The Ethnobotany of the Southern Kwakiutl Indians of British Columbia, Economic Botany 27:257-310, page 276 |
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Montana Indian Drug, Analgesic Roots used for headaches. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 71 |
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Montana Indian Drug, Snake Bite Remedy Poultice of split roots used for rattlesnake bites. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 71 |
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Okanagan-Colville Drug, Poison Plant considered a very bad poison. Turner, Nancy J., R. Bouchard and Dorothy I.D. Kennedy, 1980, Ethnobotany of the Okanagan-Colville Indians of British Columbia and Washington, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 60 |
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Okanagan-Colville Other, Weapon Roots powdered and used as an arrow poison during warfare. Turner, Nancy J., R. Bouchard and Dorothy I.D. Kennedy, 1980, Ethnobotany of the Okanagan-Colville Indians of British Columbia and Washington, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 60 |
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Paiute Drug, Antirheumatic (External) Decoction of mashed roots used as a soothing solution for 'rheumatism' and tired and aching feet. Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 96 |
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Salish, Coast Drug, Cathartic Used with caution as a purgative. Turner, Nancy Chapman and Marcus A. M. Bell, 1971, The Ethnobotany of the Coast Salish Indians of Vancouver Island, I and II, Economic Botany 25(1):63-104, 335-339, page 89 |
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Salish, Coast Drug, Emetic Used with caution to induce vomiting. Turner, Nancy Chapman and Marcus A. M. Bell, 1971, The Ethnobotany of the Coast Salish Indians of Vancouver Island, I and II, Economic Botany 25(1):63-104, 335-339, page 89 |
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Shuswap Drug, Poison Plant considered poisonous. Palmer, Gary, 1975, Shuswap Indian Ethnobotany, Syesis 8:29-51, page 56 |
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Thompson Drug, Analgesic Decoction of plant used as a wash for aching bones. 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 150 |
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Thompson Drug, Analgesic Poultice of root used for severe pain in the legs and back. 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 150 |
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Thompson Drug, Orthopedic Aid Boiled, roots used by bedridden patients or poultice of roots used for broken hips. The bedridden patient's back was splashed with water and the boiled, mashed roots placed on the back to help the patient recover. The informant warned that the poultice should not be left on for more than half of an hour and that because of its toxicity, it should never be taken internally. 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 150 |
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Thompson Drug, Orthopedic Aid Decoction of plant used as a wash for broken bones. 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 150 |
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Thompson Drug, Panacea Root eaten to protect against disease and give feeling of 'perfect wellness.' Steedman, E.V., 1928, The Ethnobotany of the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, SI-BAE Annual Report #45:441-522, page 476 |
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Thompson Drug, Poison Considered one of the most toxic plants in North America for people, horses, cattle and sheep. 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 150 |
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Thompson Drug, Poison Roots known to be poisonous to both humans and animals. Steedman, E.V., 1928, The Ethnobotany of the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, SI-BAE Annual Report #45:441-522, page 513 |
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Thompson Drug, Veterinary Aid Roots known to be poisonous to animals. Steedman, E.V., 1928, The Ethnobotany of the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, SI-BAE Annual Report #45:441-522, page 513 |