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Camassia scilloides (Raf.) Cory
Atlantic Camas
USDA CASC5
Okanagon Food, Staple
Roots used as a principle food.
Teit, James A., 1928, The Salishan Tribes of the Western Plateaus, SI-BAE Annual Report #45, page 238
Camassia scilloides (Raf.) Cory
Atlantic Camas
USDA CASC5
Okanagon Food, Unspecified
Roots used as an important food.
Teit, James A., 1928, The Salishan Tribes of the Western Plateaus, SI-BAE Annual Report #45, page 237
Camassia scilloides (Raf.) Cory
Atlantic Camas
USDA CASC5
Spokan Food, Unspecified
Roots used for food.
Teit, James A., 1928, The Salishan Tribes of the Western Plateaus, SI-BAE Annual Report #45, page 343
Camassia scilloides (Raf.) Cory
Atlantic Camas
USDA CASC5
Thompson Food, Unspecified
Roots used as an important food.
Teit, James A., 1928, The Salishan Tribes of the Western Plateaus, SI-BAE Annual Report #45, page 237
Carex sp.
Sedge
Pomo Fiber, Basketry
Roots split finely and used for black design material in fine baskets.
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 296
Carex sp.
Sedge
Pomo Fiber, Basketry
Roots used for basket body material.
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 296
Carpinus caroliniana Walt.
American Hornbeam
USDA CACAC2
Cherokee Drug, Urinary Aid
Decoction of inner bark taken for difficult urination with discharge.
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 15
Carya alba (L.) Nutt. ex Ell.
Mockernut Hickory
USDA CAAL27
Cherokee Drug, Oral Aid
Chewed inner bark used for sore mouth.
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 14
Castanea pumila (L.) P. Mill.
Allegheny Chinkapin
USDA CAPUP3
Cherokee Drug, Febrifuge
Infusion of dried leaves used as a wash for fevers, chills and cold sweats.
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 16
Castanea pumila (L.) P. Mill.
Allegheny Chinkapin
USDA CAPUP3
Koasati Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Decoction of roots taken for stomach troubles.
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 16
Castilleja linariifolia Benth.
Wyoming Indian Paintbrush
USDA CALI4
Shoshoni Drug, Blood Medicine
Decoction of root taken as a blood purifier.
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 53
Castilleja linariifolia Benth.
Wyoming Indian Paintbrush
USDA CALI4
Shoshoni Drug, Cathartic
Decoction of root taken as a physic.
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 53
Castilleja linariifolia Benth.
Wyoming Indian Paintbrush
USDA CALI4
Shoshoni Drug, Emetic
Decoction of root taken as an emetic.
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 53
Castilleja linariifolia Benth.
Wyoming Indian Paintbrush
USDA CALI4
Shoshoni Drug, Venereal Aid
Decoction of root taken over a long period of time for venereal disease.
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 53
Castilleja miniata Dougl. ex Hook.
Scarlet Indian Paintbrush
USDA CAMIM5
Gitksan Drug, Antihemorrhagic
Decoction of entire plant taken for bleeding, stiff lungs.
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 63
Castilleja miniata Dougl. ex Hook.
Scarlet Indian Paintbrush
USDA CAMIM5
Gitksan Drug, Cathartic
Decoction of entire plant taken 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 63
Castilleja miniata Dougl. ex Hook.
Scarlet Indian Paintbrush
USDA CAMIM5
Gitksan Drug, Cough Medicine
Decoction of seeds taken for coughs.
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 63
Castilleja miniata Dougl. ex Hook.
Scarlet Indian Paintbrush
USDA CAMIM5
Gitksan Drug, Diuretic
Decoction of entire plant taken as a diuretic.
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 63
Castilleja miniata Dougl. ex Hook.
Scarlet Indian Paintbrush
USDA CAMIM5
Gitksan Drug, Eye Medicine
Decoction of entire plant taken for sore eyes.
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 63
Castilleja miniata Dougl. ex Hook.
Scarlet Indian Paintbrush
USDA CAMIM5
Gitksan Drug, Kidney Aid
Decoction of entire plant taken for lame back, perhaps from kidney 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 63
Castilleja miniata Dougl. ex Hook.
Scarlet Indian Paintbrush
USDA CAMIM5
Gitksan Drug, Orthopedic Aid
Decoction of entire plant taken for lame back, stiff lungs and sore eyes.
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 63
Castilleja miniata Dougl. ex Hook.
Scarlet Indian Paintbrush
USDA CAMIM5
Gitksan Drug, Pulmonary Aid
Decoction of entire plant taken for bleeding, stiff lungs.
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 63
Catabrosa aquatica (L.) Beauv.
Water Whorlgrass
USDA CAAQ3
Shoshoni Drug, Stimulant
Decoction of plant taken as a stimulant .
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 53
Catabrosa aquatica (L.) Beauv.
Water Whorlgrass
USDA CAAQ3
Shoshoni Drug, Tonic
Decoction of plant taken as a tonic.
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 53
Caulanthus crassicaulis (Torr.) S. Wats.
Thickstem Wild Cabbage
USDA CACRC
Shoshoni Drug, Blood Medicine
Infusion of root taken as a blood tonic.
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 53
Ceanothus americanus L.
New Jersey Tea
USDA CEAM
Alabama Drug, Orthopedic Aid
Decoction of roots used as a bath for injured feet and legs.
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 40
Ceanothus cuneatus (Hook.) Nutt.
Buckbrush
USDA CECUC3
Mewuk Fiber, Basketry
Rods used to make burden baskets, broad shallow scoops and deep spoon shaped scoops with handles.
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 328
Ceanothus cuneatus (Hook.) Nutt.
Buckbrush
USDA CECUC3
Mewuk Fiber, Basketry
Used as rods for basketry.
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 329
Ceanothus cuneatus (Hook.) Nutt.
Buckbrush
USDA CECUC3
Mewuk Other, Fuel
Wood used for fuel.
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 339
Ceanothus cuneatus (Hook.) Nutt.
Buckbrush
USDA CECUC3
Mewuk Other, Tools
Rods used to make burden baskets, broad shallow scoops and deep spoon shaped scoops with handles.
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 328
Ceanothus cuneatus (Hook.) Nutt.
Buckbrush
USDA CECUC3
Modesse Other, Tools
Wood made into the slender needle used in piercing the ear lobe of young girls.
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 223
Ceanothus integerrimus Hook. & Arn.
Deerbrush
USDA CEIN3
Mewuk Fiber, Basketry
Rods used in the fine, coiled baskets.
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 328
Ceanothus integerrimus Hook. & Arn.
Deerbrush
USDA CEIN3
Mewuk Fiber, Basketry
Rods used to make burden baskets, broad shallow scoops and deep spoon shaped scoops with handles.
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 328
Ceanothus integerrimus Hook. & Arn.
Deerbrush
USDA CEIN3
Mewuk Other, Tools
Rods used to make burden baskets, broad shallow scoops and deep spoon shaped scoops with handles.
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 328
Ceanothus oliganthus Nutt.
Explorer's Bush
USDA CEOL
Pomo Other, Tools
Wood used to make the fire drill.
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 288
Ceanothus sp.
California Lilac
Choctaw Drug, Antihemorrhagic
Decoction of roots taken for lung hemorrhages.
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 40
Ceanothus sp.
California Lilac
Choctaw Drug, Pulmonary Aid
Decoction of roots taken for lung hemorrhages.
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 40
Ceanothus sp.
California Lilac
Mewuk Other, Cooking Tools
Bark used as a filter to leach the bitter out of acorn meal.
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 362
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus Eschsch.
Blueblossom Ceanothus
USDA CETH
Poliklah Drug, Pediatric Aid
Decoction of leaves and twigs used to wash newborn babies.
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 173
Ceanothus velutinus Dougl. ex Hook.
Snowbrush Ceanothus
USDA CEVEV4
Modesse Drug, Cough Medicine
Infusion of leaves taken for coughs.
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 223
Ceanothus velutinus Dougl. ex Hook.
Snowbrush Ceanothus
USDA CEVEV4
Modesse Drug, Febrifuge
Infusion of leaves taken for fevers.
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 223
Cephalanthus occidentalis L.
Common Buttonbush
USDA CEOC2
Chickasaw Drug, Eye Medicine
Poultice of warmed roots applied to the head for eye troubles.
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 58
Cephalanthus occidentalis L.
Common Buttonbush
USDA CEOC2
Choctaw Drug, Eye Medicine
Decoction of bark used as a bath for sore eyes.
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 58
Cephalanthus occidentalis L.
Common Buttonbush
USDA CEOC2
Choctaw Drug, Toothache Remedy
Bark chewed for toothaches.
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 58
Cephalanthus occidentalis L.
Common Buttonbush
USDA CEOC2
Koasati Drug, Antirheumatic (Internal)
Decoction of leaves taken for rheumatism.
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 58
Cephalanthus occidentalis L.
Common Buttonbush
USDA CEOC2
Koasati Drug, Orthopedic Aid
Decoction of roots taken for enlarged muscles.
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 58
Cercis canadensis L.
Eastern Redbud
USDA CECAC
Alabama Drug, Febrifuge
Cold infusion of roots and inner bark taken for fever.
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 31
Cercis canadensis L.
Eastern Redbud
USDA CECAC
Alabama Drug, Respiratory Aid
Cold infusion of roots and inner bark taken for congestion.
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 31
Cercis canadensis var. texensis (S. Wats.) M. Hopkins
California Redbud
USDA CECAT
Mewuk Fiber, Basketry
Used as the outside strands in coiled basketry.
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 328
Cercis canadensis var. texensis (S. Wats.) M. Hopkins
California Redbud
USDA CECAT
Modesse Fiber, Basketry
Used for the red design in baskets.
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 223