| Chamaesyce ocellata ssp. arenicola (Parish) Thorne Contura Creek Sandmat USDA CHOCA |
Paiute Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of mashed plant applied to swellings. 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 74 |
| Chamaesyce ocellata ssp. arenicola (Parish) Thorne Contura Creek Sandmat USDA CHOCA |
Paiute Drug, Eye Medicine Decoction of leaves used as an eyewash. 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 74 |
| Chamaesyce polycarpa (Benth.) Millsp. ex Parish Smallseed Sandmat USDA CHPO12 |
Shoshoni Drug, Eye Medicine Infusion of plant used as an eyewash. 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 74 |
| Chamaesyce polycarpa (Benth.) Millsp. ex Parish Smallseed Sandmat USDA CHPO12 |
Shoshoni Drug, Tonic Infusion of plant taken as a tonic 'for any general, indisposed feeling.' 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 74 |
| Chamerion angustifolium ssp. angustifolium Fireweed USDA CHANA2 |
Bella Coola Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of roasted and mashed root applied to boils. 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 60 |
| Chenopodium ambrosioides L. Mexican Tea USDA CHAMA16 |
Creek Drug, Febrifuge Plant used as a fever medicine. Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 22 |
| Chenopodium ambrosioides L. Mexican Tea USDA CHAMA16 |
Creek Drug, Tonic Plant used as a spring tonic. Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 22 |
| Chenopodium ambrosioides L. Mexican Tea USDA CHAMA16 |
Koasati Drug, Anthelmintic Decoction of leaves taken for worms. Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 22 |
| Chenopodium ambrosioides L. Mexican Tea USDA CHAMA16 |
Natchez Drug, Anthelmintic Plant given to children for worms. Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 22 |
| Chenopodium ambrosioides L. Mexican Tea USDA CHAMA16 |
Natchez Drug, Febrifuge Plant used as a fever medicine. Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 22 |
| Chenopodium ambrosioides L. Mexican Tea USDA CHAMA16 |
Natchez Drug, Pediatric Aid Plant given to children for worms. Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 22 |
| Chimaphila umbellata (L.) W. Bart. Pipsissewa USDA CHUMC2 |
Catawba Drug, Analgesic Plant used for backache. Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 47 |
| Chimaphila umbellata (L.) W. Bart. Pipsissewa USDA CHUMC2 |
Catawba Drug, Orthopedic Aid Plant used for backache. Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 47 |
| Chionanthus virginicus L. White Fringetree USDA CHVI3 |
Choctaw Drug, Dermatological Aid Decoction of roots or bark used as a wash for infected sores and wounds. Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 50 |
| Chionanthus virginicus L. White Fringetree USDA CHVI3 |
Choctaw Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of beaten bark applied to cuts and bruises. Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 50 |
| Chionanthus virginicus L. White Fringetree USDA CHVI3 |
Choctaw Drug, Disinfectant Decoction of roots used as a wash for infected sores. Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 50 |
| Chionanthus virginicus L. White Fringetree USDA CHVI3 |
Koasati Drug, Dermatological Aid Decoction of bark used as a wash for cuts. Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 50 |
| Chlorogalum pomeridianum (DC.) Kunth Wavyleaf Soapplant USDA CHPOP4 |
Mewuk Drug, Poison Plant considered poisonous. Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 336 |
| Chlorogalum pomeridianum (DC.) Kunth Wavyleaf Soapplant USDA CHPOP4 |
Mewuk Fiber, Caulking Material Made into a white mucilaginous paste and used to coat baskets. Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 336 |
| Chlorogalum sp. Soaproot |
Mewuk Other, Fasteners Bulbs made into glue and used to fasten sinew on the backs of the sinew backed bows. Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 352 |
| Chlorogalum sp. Soaproot |
Pomo Other, Cooking Tools Long leaves used to line the ground ovens while baking acorn bread. Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 290 |
| Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus (Hook.) Nutt. Green Rabbitbrush USDA CHVIA4 |
Paiute Drug, Cold Remedy Infusion of crushed leaves taken for colds. 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 57, 58 |
| Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus (Hook.) Nutt. Green Rabbitbrush USDA CHVIA4 |
Paiute Drug, Cough Medicine Decoction of young growth taken for coughs. 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 57, 58 |
| Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus (Hook.) Nutt. Green Rabbitbrush USDA CHVIA4 |
Paiute Drug, Diaphoretic Branches used as a bed in the sweatbath for rheumatism. 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 57, 58 |
| Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus (Hook.) Nutt. Green Rabbitbrush USDA CHVIA4 |
Shoshoni Drug, Antirheumatic (External) Poultice of moistened, crushed stems and leaves applied for rheumatism. 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 57, 58 |
| Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus (Hook.) Nutt. Green Rabbitbrush USDA CHVIA4 |
Shoshoni Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy Hot compound decoction of plant taken for influenza. 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 57, 58 |
| Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus (Hook.) Nutt. Green Rabbitbrush USDA CHVIA4 |
Shoshoni Drug, Toothache Remedy Finely mashed leaves inserted in tooth cavities for toothaches. 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 57, 58 |
| Cicuta douglasii (DC.) Coult. & Rose Western Water Hemlock USDA CIDO |
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 |
| Cicuta maculata L. Spotted Water Hemlock USDA CIMAM |
Cherokee Drug, Contraceptive Roots chewed and swallowed by women as form of contraception and become sterile. Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 45 |
| Cicuta maculata var. angustifolia Hook. Spotted Water Hemlock USDA CIMAA |
Paiute Drug, Analgesic Poultice of roasted roots applied to 'deaden muscular pain.' 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 58, 59 |
| Cicuta maculata var. angustifolia Hook. Spotted Water Hemlock USDA CIMAA |
Paiute Drug, Antirheumatic (External) Poultice of roasted roots applied to rheumatic joints. 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 58, 59 |
| Cicuta maculata var. angustifolia Hook. Spotted Water Hemlock USDA CIMAA |
Paiute Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of roasted roots applied for ordinary swellings. 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 58, 59 |
| Cicuta maculata var. angustifolia Hook. Spotted Water Hemlock USDA CIMAA |
Paiute Drug, Orthopedic Aid Poultice of roasted roots applied to 'deaden muscular pain.' 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 58, 59 |
| Cicuta maculata var. angustifolia Hook. Spotted Water Hemlock USDA CIMAA |
Paiute Drug, Snake Bite Remedy Poultice of pulped root applied to rattlesnake bites for the swelling. 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 58, 59 |
| Cicuta maculata var. angustifolia Hook. Spotted Water Hemlock USDA CIMAA |
Shoshoni Drug, Eye Medicine Cool decoction of root used as a wash for sore eyes or granulated lids. 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 58, 59 |
| Cicuta maculata var. angustifolia Hook. Spotted Water Hemlock USDA CIMAA |
Shoshoni Drug, Orthopedic Aid Poultice of roots applied to 'deaden muscular pain.' 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 58, 59 |
| Cicuta maculata var. angustifolia Hook. Spotted Water Hemlock USDA CIMAA |
Shoshoni Drug, Poison Root pulp considered poisonous for open wounds. 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 58, 59 |
| Cirsium undulatum (Nutt.) Spreng. Wavyleaf Thistle USDA CIUNU |
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 |
| Cirsium undulatum var. undulatum Wavyleaf Thistle USDA CIUNU |
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 |
| Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus Watermelon USDA CILAL |
Chickasaw Drug, Urinary Aid Decoction of mashed seeds taken for blood in the urine. Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 59 |
| Cladium mariscus ssp. jamaicense (Crantz) Kkenth. Jamaica Swamp Sawgrass USDA CLMAJ |
Mewuk Fiber, Basketry Roots used to make small baskets. Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 328 |
| Cladium sp. Tulare |
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 |
| Cladium sp. Tulare |
Yokut Fiber, Basketry Roots used to make baskets. Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 405 |
| Claytonia lanceolata var. sessilifolia (Torr.) A. Nels. Lanceleaf Springbeauty USDA CLLAS |
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 |
| Claytonia perfoliata Donn ex Willd. Miner's Lettuce USDA CLPEP |
Shoshoni Drug, Analgesic Poultice of mashed plants applied for rheumatic pains. 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 59 |
| Claytonia perfoliata Donn ex Willd. Miner's Lettuce USDA CLPEP |
Shoshoni Drug, Antirheumatic (External) Poultice of plants applied as a counterirritant for rheumatic pains. 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 59 |
| Claytonia sp. |
Coeur d'Alene Food, Vegetable Roots used as a principle vegetable food. Teit, James A., 1928, The Salishan Tribes of the Western Plateaus, SI-BAE Annual Report #45, page 89 |
| Claytonia sp. |
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 |
| Clematis ligusticifolia Nutt. Western White Clematis USDA CLLIL2 |
Paiute Drug, Kidney Aid Decoction of leaves used as a wash or tub bath for dropsical conditions. 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 59, 60 |
| Clematis ligusticifolia Nutt. Western White Clematis USDA CLLIL2 |
Shoshoni Drug, Analgesic Branches used to whip sore or painful areas as a counter-irritant. 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 59, 60 |