| Thalictrum dasycarpum Fisch. & Av‚-Lall. Purple Meadowrue USDA THDA |
Dakota Other, Incense & Fragrance Mature fruits stored in bags for their agreeable odor and rubbed or scattered on clothing. The tops were broken off the mature fruits and stored in bags for their agreeable odor being rubbed and scattered on clothing at any time when the effect was desired. Although the smell was not considered to be very fragrant by Europeans, the Indians treasured it because of its suggestion of the fresh outdoors. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, Some Native Nebraska Plants With Their Uses by the Dakota, Collections of the Nebraska State Historical Society 17:358-70, page 360 |
| Thalictrum dasycarpum Fisch. & Av‚-Lall. Purple Meadowrue USDA THDA |
Dakota Other, Incense & Fragrance Mature, lightly scented fruits stored or scattered over clothing for the pleasant odor. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 80 |
| Thalictrum dasycarpum Fisch. & Av‚-Lall. Purple Meadowrue USDA THDA |
Dakota Other, Toys & Games Hollow stems used by small boys to make toy flutes. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 80 |
| Thalictrum dasycarpum Fisch. & Av‚-Lall. Purple Meadowrue USDA THDA |
Lakota Drug, Dermatological Aid Seeds chewed and rubbed on the hands as a lotion. Rogers, Dilwyn J, 1980, Lakota Names and Traditional Uses of Native Plants by Sicangu (Brule) People in the Rosebud Area, South Dakota, St. Francis, SD. Rosebud Educational Scoiety, page 56 |
| Thalictrum dasycarpum Fisch. & Av‚-Lall. Purple Meadowrue USDA THDA |
Lakota Drug, Veterinary Aid Seeds given to horses to make them lively. Rogers, Dilwyn J, 1980, Lakota Names and Traditional Uses of Native Plants by Sicangu (Brule) People in the Rosebud Area, South Dakota, St. Francis, SD. Rosebud Educational Scoiety, page 56 |
| Thalictrum dasycarpum Fisch. & Av‚-Lall. Purple Meadowrue USDA THDA |
Meskwaki Drug, Love Medicine Used as a love medicine to reconcile a quarrelsome couple. Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 240 |
| Thalictrum dasycarpum Fisch. & Av‚-Lall. Purple Meadowrue USDA THDA |
Ojibwa Drug, Febrifuge Infusion of root used for fevers. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 383 |
| Thalictrum dasycarpum Fisch. & Av‚-Lall. Purple Meadowrue USDA THDA |
Omaha Other, Toys & Games Hollow stems used by small boys to make toy flutes. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 80 |
| Thalictrum dasycarpum Fisch. & Av‚-Lall. Purple Meadowrue USDA THDA |
Pawnee Drug, Veterinary Aid Plant mixed with clay and rubbed on muzzle of horses as a stimulant. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 80 |
| Thalictrum dasycarpum Fisch. & Av‚-Lall. Purple Meadowrue USDA THDA |
Pawnee Other, Toys & Games Hollow stems used by small boys to make toy flutes. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 80 |
| Thalictrum dasycarpum Fisch. & Av‚-Lall. Purple Meadowrue USDA THDA |
Ponca Drug, Love Medicine Plant tops rubbed in hands of bachelors as a love charm. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 80 |
| Thalictrum dasycarpum Fisch. & Av‚-Lall. Purple Meadowrue USDA THDA |
Ponca Other, Toys & Games Hollow stems used by small boys to make toy flutes. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 80 |
| Thalictrum dasycarpum Fisch. & Av‚-Lall. Purple Meadowrue USDA THDA |
Potawatomi Drug, Dermatological Aid Seeds peppered on surface of poultices to make them more effective. Smith, Huron H., 1933, Ethnobotany of the Forest Potawatomi Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 7:1-230, page 75 |
| Thalictrum dasycarpum Fisch. & Av‚-Lall. Purple Meadowrue USDA THDA |
Potawatomi Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Compound containing leaves and seeds used for cramps. Smith, Huron H., 1933, Ethnobotany of the Forest Potawatomi Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 7:1-230, page 75 |
| Thalictrum dasycarpum Fisch. & Av‚-Lall. Purple Meadowrue USDA THDA |
Potawatomi Drug, Hunting Medicine Dried seeds smoked while hunting to bring good luck. Smith, Huron H., 1933, Ethnobotany of the Forest Potawatomi Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 7:1-230, page 123 |
| Thalictrum dasycarpum Fisch. & Av‚-Lall. Purple Meadowrue USDA THDA |
Potawatomi Drug, Love Medicine Seeds mixed with tobacco and smoked when going to call upon a favorite lady friend. Smith, Huron H., 1933, Ethnobotany of the Forest Potawatomi Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 7:1-230, page 123 |
| Thalictrum dasycarpum Fisch. & Av‚-Lall. Purple Meadowrue USDA THDA |
Potawatomi Drug, Love Medicine Seeds used as a love medicine by the Prairie Potawatomi. Smith, Huron H., 1933, Ethnobotany of the Forest Potawatomi Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 7:1-230, page 75 |
| Thalictrum dioicum L. Early Meadowrue USDA THDI |
Cherokee Drug, Antidiarrheal Infusion of root taken for diarrhea. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 53 |
| Thalictrum dioicum L. Early Meadowrue USDA THDI |
Cherokee Drug, Antiemetic Infusion of root taken for vomiting. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 53 |
| Thalictrum dioicum L. Early Meadowrue USDA THDI |
Iroquois Drug, Eye Medicine Decoction of roots used as a wash for sore eyes from a head cold. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 327 |
| Thalictrum dioicum L. Early Meadowrue USDA THDI |
Iroquois Drug, Heart Medicine Decoction of roots taken for heart palpitations. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 327 |
| Thalictrum dioicum L. Early Meadowrue USDA THDI |
Iroquois Drug, Other Plant used to 'make you crazy.' Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 327 |
| Thalictrum fendleri Engelm. ex Gray Fendler's Meadowrue USDA THFEF |
Keres, Western Drug, Cold Remedy Infusion of plant used for colds. Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 72 |
| Thalictrum fendleri Engelm. ex Gray Fendler's Meadowrue USDA THFEF |
Navajo Other, Ceremonial Items Used to make tea to drink and bathe in on fifth night after blackening ceremony of War Dance. Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 48 |
| Thalictrum fendleri Engelm. ex Gray Fendler's Meadowrue USDA THFEF |
Navajo, Ramah Drug, Ceremonial Medicine Decoction of plant taken as ceremonial medicine. Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 28 |
| Thalictrum fendleri Engelm. ex Gray Fendler's Meadowrue USDA THFEF |
Navajo, Ramah Dye, Black Upper branch ash used an Enemyway blackening. Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 28 |
| Thalictrum fendleri Engelm. ex Gray Fendler's Meadowrue USDA THFEF |
Shoshoni Drug, Venereal Aid Decoction of root used for gonorrhea. Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 145 |
| Thalictrum fendleri Engelm. ex Gray Fendler's Meadowrue USDA THFEF |
Washo Drug, Cold Remedy Decoction of root taken as a cold remedy. Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 145 |
| Thalictrum fendleri var. polycarpum Torr. Fendler's Meadowrue USDA THFEP2 |
Kawaiisu Drug, Poison Root caused death when eaten by cows and horses. Zigmond, Maurice L., 1981, Kawaiisu Ethnobotany, Salt Lake City. University of Utah Press, page 67 |
| Thalictrum fendleri var. polycarpum Torr. Fendler's Meadowrue USDA THFEP2 |
Mendocino Indian Drug, Panacea Root used as a universal charm and panacea. Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 348 |
| Thalictrum fendleri var. polycarpum Torr. Fendler's Meadowrue USDA THFEP2 |
Mendocino Indian Drug, Poison Stems considered poisonous. Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 348 |
| Thalictrum fendleri var. polycarpum Torr. Fendler's Meadowrue USDA THFEP2 |
Wailaki Drug, Analgesic Crushed stem and leaf juice used as a wash for headaches. Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 348 |
| Thalictrum fendleri var. polycarpum Torr. Fendler's Meadowrue USDA THFEP2 |
Yuki Drug, Orthopedic Aid Poultice of pounded plant applied to sprains. Curtin, L. S. M., 1957, Some Plants Used by the Yuki Indians ... II. Food Plants, The Masterkey 31:85-94, page 47 |
| Thalictrum occidentale Gray Western Meadowrue USDA THOC |
Blackfoot Drug, Dermatological Aid Powdered fruits mixed with water and used as cosmetic on the hair and body. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 125 |
| Thalictrum occidentale Gray Western Meadowrue USDA THOC |
Blackfoot Drug, Pulmonary Aid Infusion of seeds used for chest pains. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 74 |
| Thalictrum occidentale Gray Western Meadowrue USDA THOC |
Blackfoot Food, Spice Fruit used to spice pemmican, dried meat and broths. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 105 |
| Thalictrum occidentale Gray Western Meadowrue USDA THOC |
Blackfoot Other, Incense & Fragrance Berries dried and placed in small buckskin bags for perfume. McClintock, Walter, 1909, Medizinal- Und Nutzpflanzen Der Schwarzfuss Indianer, Zeitschriff fur Ethnologie 41:273-9, page 278 |
| Thalictrum occidentale Gray Western Meadowrue USDA THOC |
Blackfoot Other, Incense & Fragrance Fruits kept as a household and clothing deodorant. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 123 |
| Thalictrum occidentale Gray Western Meadowrue USDA THOC |
Blackfoot Other, Incense & Fragrance Seeds and leaves kept for the pleasant smell. Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 35 |
| Thalictrum occidentale Gray Western Meadowrue USDA THOC |
Blackfoot Other, Insecticide Seeds and leaves placed among clothing or other possessions as an insect repellant. Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 35 |
| Thalictrum occidentale Gray Western Meadowrue USDA THOC |
Blackfoot Other, Paint Fruits often crushed and mixed with paint for a robe. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 123 |
| Thalictrum occidentale Gray Western Meadowrue USDA THOC |
Gitksan Drug, Analgesic Root chewed and juice swallowed for headache. 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 57 |
| Thalictrum occidentale Gray Western Meadowrue USDA THOC |
Gitksan Drug, Blood Medicine Root chewed and juice swallowed to improve blood circulation. 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 57 |
| Thalictrum occidentale Gray Western Meadowrue USDA THOC |
Gitksan Drug, Eye Medicine Root chewed and juice swallowed for eye 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 57 |
| Thalictrum occidentale Gray Western Meadowrue USDA THOC |
Gitksan Drug, Orthopedic Aid Root chewed and juice swallowed for sore legs. 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 57 |
| Thalictrum occidentale Gray Western Meadowrue USDA THOC |
Gitksan Drug, Pulmonary Aid Root chewed and juice swallowed to loosen phlegm. 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 57 |
| Thalictrum occidentale Gray Western Meadowrue USDA THOC |
Thompson Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of mashed roots applied to open wounds. 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 250 |
| Thalictrum pubescens Pursh King Of The Meadow USDA THPU2 |
Iroquois Drug, Hemostat Infusion of smashed plant used to wash the head and neck for nosebleeds. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 327 |
| Thalictrum pubescens Pursh King Of The Meadow USDA THPU2 |
Iroquois Drug, Liver Aid Compound infusion of roots taken as a gall medicine. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 327 |
| Thalictrum pubescens Pursh King Of The Meadow USDA THPU2 |
Montagnais Food, Spice Leaves used to flavor salmon. Speck, Frank G., 1917, Medicine Practices of the Northeastern Algonquians, Proceedings of the 19th International Congress of Americanists Pp. 303-321, page 315 |