| Prunus emarginata (Dougl. ex Hook.) D. Dietr. Bitter Cherry USDA PREME |
Bella Coola Drug, Heart Medicine Decoction of root and inner bark taken daily for heart trouble. 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 58 |
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Bella Coola Drug, Heart Medicine Infusion of bark used for heart trouble. Turner, Nancy J., 1973, The Ethnobotany of the Bella Coola Indians of British Columbia, Syesis 6:193-220, page 209 |
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Bella Coola Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy Infusion of bark used for tuberculosis. Turner, Nancy J., 1973, The Ethnobotany of the Bella Coola Indians of British Columbia, Syesis 6:193-220, page 209 |
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Bella Coola Fiber, Basketry Bark formerly used for imbricating baskets. Turner, Nancy J., 1973, The Ethnobotany of the Bella Coola Indians of British Columbia, Syesis 6:193-220, page 209 |
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Bella Coola Other, Containers Bark formerly used for wrapping implements. Turner, Nancy J., 1973, The Ethnobotany of the Bella Coola Indians of British Columbia, Syesis 6:193-220, page 209 |
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Cahuilla Food, Fruit Fruit considered a great delicacy, important food and a highly prized food source. Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 119 |
| Prunus emarginata (Dougl. ex Hook.) D. Dietr. Bitter Cherry USDA PREME |
Clallam Other, Hunting & Fishing Item Bark fashioned into twine and used as fishing line. Fleisher, Mark S., 1980, The Ethnobotany of the Clallam Indians of Western Washington, Northwest Anthropological Research Notes 14(2):192-210, page 202 |
| Prunus emarginata (Dougl. ex Hook.) D. Dietr. Bitter Cherry USDA PREME |
Coeur d'Alene Food, Fruit Berries occasionally eaten fresh. Teit, James A., 1928, The Salishan Tribes of the Western Plateaus, SI-BAE Annual Report #45, page 90 |
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Cowichan Drug, Cold Remedy Infusion of bark and crabapple bark used as a cure all tonic for colds. 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 87 |
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Cowichan Drug, Panacea Infusion of bark and crabapple bark used as a cure all tonic for numerous ailments. 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 87 |
| Prunus emarginata (Dougl. ex Hook.) D. Dietr. Bitter Cherry USDA PREME |
Haisla and Hanaksiala Other, Decorations Wood used for carving. 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 272 |
| Prunus emarginata (Dougl. ex Hook.) D. Dietr. Bitter Cherry USDA PREME |
Hanaksiala Fiber, Basketry Bark used to make baskets. 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 272 |
| Prunus emarginata (Dougl. ex Hook.) D. Dietr. Bitter Cherry USDA PREME |
Hesquiat Fiber, Basketry Bark used in basket decoration and in weaving the large part of the berry-picking baskets. Turner, Nancy J. and Barbara S. Efrat, 1982, Ethnobotany of the Hesquiat Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 73 |
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Hesquiat Other, Fasteners Bark used to wrap the joints of implements such as harpoons, where the head is fixed to the shaft. First some pitch was smeared over the joint, then the cherry bark was wrapped around and bound tightly with twine or sinew. Finally more pitch was plastered over to make the joint completely watertight. Cherry bark is both strong and flexible and is decorative as well. Turner, Nancy J. and Barbara S. Efrat, 1982, Ethnobotany of the Hesquiat Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 73 |
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Hoh Drug, Blood Medicine Decoction of bark used as a blood remedy. Reagan, Albert B., 1936, Plants Used by the Hoh and Quileute Indians, Kansas Academy of Science 37:55-70, page 64 |
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Hoh Food, Preserves Fruits used to make jelly. Reagan, Albert B., 1936, Plants Used by the Hoh and Quileute Indians, Kansas Academy of Science 37:55-70, page 64 |
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Klamath Food, Fruit Fruit used for food. Coville, Frederick V., 1897, Notes On The Plants Used By The Klamath Indians Of Oregon., Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 5(2):87-110, page 98-99 |
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Klamath Other, Weapon Branches used for whips. Coville, Frederick V., 1897, Notes On The Plants Used By The Klamath Indians Of Oregon., Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 5(2):87-110, page 98-99 |
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Kwakiutl Drug, Cancer Treatment Bark used to wrap lint after treating tumors. Boas, Franz, 1966, Kwakiutl Ethnography, Chicago. University of Chicago Press, page 383 |
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Kwakiutl Drug, Dermatological Aid Bark ash rubbed on chest of baby as protection from rashes. 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 290 |
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Kwakiutl Drug, Dermatological Aid Bark ash rubbed on newborn's chest to protect against rash and sore mouth. Boas, Franz, 1966, Kwakiutl Ethnography, Chicago. University of Chicago Press, page 383 |
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Kwakiutl Drug, Dermatological Aid Bark used to cover poultice on swellings. Boas, Franz, 1966, Kwakiutl Ethnography, Chicago. University of Chicago Press, page 382 |
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Kwakiutl Drug, Dermatological Aid Infusion of bark taken for eczema. 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 290 |
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Kwakiutl Drug, Dietary Aid Roots applied to nipples of mother to induce the infant to nurse. Boas, Franz, 1966, Kwakiutl Ethnography, Chicago. University of Chicago Press, page 386 |
| Prunus emarginata (Dougl. ex Hook.) D. Dietr. Bitter Cherry USDA PREME |
Kwakiutl Drug, Dietary Aid Roots applied to the nipples of a mother to induce her infant to nurse. 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 290 |
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Kwakiutl Drug, Gynecological Aid Decoction of split roots taken for blood discharge. 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 290 |
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Kwakiutl Drug, Gynecological Aid Roots applied to nipples of mother to induce the infant to nurse. Boas, Franz, 1966, Kwakiutl Ethnography, Chicago. University of Chicago Press, page 386 |
| Prunus emarginata (Dougl. ex Hook.) D. Dietr. Bitter Cherry USDA PREME |
Kwakiutl Drug, Heart Medicine Infusion of bark taken for heart trouble. 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 290 |
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Kwakiutl Drug, Hemostat Poultice of bark strips used for holding down all kinds of plasters applied to bleeding wounds. Boas, Franz, 1966, Kwakiutl Ethnography, Chicago. University of Chicago Press, page 384 |
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Kwakiutl Drug, Oral Aid Bark ash rubbed on chest of baby as protection from mouth sores. 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 290 |
| Prunus emarginata (Dougl. ex Hook.) D. Dietr. Bitter Cherry USDA PREME |
Kwakiutl Drug, Oral Aid Bark ash rubbed on newborn's chest to protect against rash and sore mouth. Boas, Franz, 1966, Kwakiutl Ethnography, Chicago. University of Chicago Press, page 383 |
| Prunus emarginata (Dougl. ex Hook.) D. Dietr. Bitter Cherry USDA PREME |
Kwakiutl Drug, Oral Aid Poultice of rubbed root applied to sores in child's mouth. Boas, Franz, 1966, Kwakiutl Ethnography, Chicago. University of Chicago Press, page 383 |
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Kwakiutl Drug, Oral Aid Roots held in the mouth by children with canker sores. 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 290 |
| Prunus emarginata (Dougl. ex Hook.) D. Dietr. Bitter Cherry USDA PREME |
Kwakiutl Drug, Pediatric Aid Bark ash rubbed on chest of baby as protection from rashes and mouth sores. 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 290 |
| Prunus emarginata (Dougl. ex Hook.) D. Dietr. Bitter Cherry USDA PREME |
Kwakiutl Drug, Pediatric Aid Bark ash rubbed on newborn's chest to protect against rash and sore mouth. Boas, Franz, 1966, Kwakiutl Ethnography, Chicago. University of Chicago Press, page 383 |
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Kwakiutl Drug, Pediatric Aid Plant used as part of charm worn by children to ward off disease. Boas, Franz, 1966, Kwakiutl Ethnography, Chicago. University of Chicago Press, page 379 |
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Kwakiutl Drug, Pediatric Aid Poultice of rubbed root applied to sores in child's mouth. Boas, Franz, 1966, Kwakiutl Ethnography, Chicago. University of Chicago Press, page 383 |
| Prunus emarginata (Dougl. ex Hook.) D. Dietr. Bitter Cherry USDA PREME |
Kwakiutl Drug, Pediatric Aid Roots applied to nipples of mother to induce the infant to nurse. Boas, Franz, 1966, Kwakiutl Ethnography, Chicago. University of Chicago Press, page 386 |
| Prunus emarginata (Dougl. ex Hook.) D. Dietr. Bitter Cherry USDA PREME |
Kwakiutl Drug, Pediatric Aid Roots applied to the nipples of a mother to induce her infant to nurse. 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 290 |
| Prunus emarginata (Dougl. ex Hook.) D. Dietr. Bitter Cherry USDA PREME |
Kwakiutl Drug, Pediatric Aid Roots held in the mouth by children with canker sores. 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 290 |
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Kwakiutl Drug, Preventive Medicine Plant used as part of charm worn by children to ward off disease. Boas, Franz, 1966, Kwakiutl Ethnography, Chicago. University of Chicago Press, page 379 |
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Kwakiutl Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy Infusion of bark taken for tuberculosis. 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 290 |
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Lummi Drug, Gynecological Aid Bark chewed to facilitate childbirth. Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 37 |
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Lummi Drug, Gynecological Aid Infusion of rotten wood taken as a contraceptive. Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 37 |
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Makah Drug, Blood Medicine Bark used as a blood purifier. Gill, Steven J., 1983, Ethnobotany of the Makah and Ozette People, Olympic Peninsula, Washington (USA), Washington State University, Ph.D. Thesis, page 266 |
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Makah Drug, Laxative Bark used as a laxative. Gill, Steven J., 1983, Ethnobotany of the Makah and Ozette People, Olympic Peninsula, Washington (USA), Washington State University, Ph.D. Thesis, page 266 |
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Makah Drug, Tonic Bark used as a tonic. Gill, Steven J., 1983, Ethnobotany of the Makah and Ozette People, Olympic Peninsula, Washington (USA), Washington State University, Ph.D. Thesis, page 266 |
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Nitinaht Drug, Panacea Infusion of bark taken as a general tonic for healing any sickness. Turner, Nancy J., John Thomas, Barry F. Carlson and Robert T. Ogilvie, 1983, Ethnobotany of the Nitinaht Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 120 |
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Nitinaht Fiber, Basketry Bark strips used to make baskets. Gill, Steven J., 1983, Ethnobotany of the Makah and Ozette People, Olympic Peninsula, Washington (USA), Washington State University, Ph.D. Thesis, page 266 |
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Nitinaht Other, Ceremonial Items Bark used to make the reed for a ceremonial wolf whistle. Turner, Nancy J., John Thomas, Barry F. Carlson and Robert T. Ogilvie, 1983, Ethnobotany of the Nitinaht Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 120 |