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Pinus flexilis James
Limber Pine
USDA PIFL2
Navajo, Ramah Drug, Hunting Medicine
Plant smoked by hunters for 'good luck.'
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 13
Pinus glabra Walt.
Spruce Pine
USDA PIGL2
Cherokee Drug, Anthelmintic
Given for worms.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 49
Pinus glabra Walt.
Spruce Pine
USDA PIGL2
Cherokee Drug, Antidiarrheal
Bark chewed 'to check bowels.'
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 49
Pinus glabra Walt.
Spruce Pine
USDA PIGL2
Cherokee Drug, Antirheumatic (External)
Oil used to bathe painful joints.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 49
Pinus glabra Walt.
Spruce Pine
USDA PIGL2
Cherokee Drug, Antirheumatic (Internal)
Syrup taken for chronic rheumatism.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 49
Pinus glabra Walt.
Spruce Pine
USDA PIGL2
Cherokee Drug, Cold Remedy
Infusion, steam and oil used in various ways as cold remedy.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 49
Pinus glabra Walt.
Spruce Pine
USDA PIGL2
Cherokee Drug, Cough Medicine
Syrup taken by pregnant women with cough.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 49
Pinus glabra Walt.
Spruce Pine
USDA PIGL2
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid
Poultice of tar used on scaldhead, tetterworm, stone bruises and ulcers.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 49
Pinus glabra Walt.
Spruce Pine
USDA PIGL2
Cherokee Drug, Febrifuge
Compound infusion of needles to 'break out fever.'
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 49
Pinus glabra Walt.
Spruce Pine
USDA PIGL2
Cherokee Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Taken for colics and gout.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 49
Pinus glabra Walt.
Spruce Pine
USDA PIGL2
Cherokee Drug, Gynecological Aid
Compound infusion of needles for 'child-bed-fevers.'
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 49
Pinus glabra Walt.
Spruce Pine
USDA PIGL2
Cherokee Drug, Gynecological Aid
Syrup taken by pregnant women with cough and poultice used for swollen breasts.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 49
Pinus glabra Walt.
Spruce Pine
USDA PIGL2
Cherokee Drug, Hemorrhoid Remedy
Compound infusion of root taken for piles.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 49
Pinus glabra Walt.
Spruce Pine
USDA PIGL2
Cherokee Drug, Kidney Aid
Taken for 'weak back or kidneys.'
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 49
Pinus glabra Walt.
Spruce Pine
USDA PIGL2
Cherokee Drug, Laxative
Taken as a gentle laxative.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 49
Pinus glabra Walt.
Spruce Pine
USDA PIGL2
Cherokee Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy
Taken for gout, to break out measles and for complications from mumps.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 49
Pinus glabra Walt.
Spruce Pine
USDA PIGL2
Cherokee Drug, Orthopedic Aid
Taken for 'weak back or kidneys.'
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 49
Pinus glabra Walt.
Spruce Pine
USDA PIGL2
Cherokee Drug, Other
Skim turpentine off root decoction and use on deer's skin for drawing plaster.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 49
Pinus glabra Walt.
Spruce Pine
USDA PIGL2
Cherokee Drug, Respiratory Aid
Compound infusion of needles in apple juice taken by ball players 'for wind.'
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 49
Pinus glabra Walt.
Spruce Pine
USDA PIGL2
Cherokee Drug, Respiratory Aid
Syrup taken for 'catarrh (ulcer of the lungs).'
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 49
Pinus glabra Walt.
Spruce Pine
USDA PIGL2
Cherokee Drug, Sedative
Given for hysterics.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 49
Pinus glabra Walt.
Spruce Pine
USDA PIGL2
Cherokee Drug, Stimulant
Compound infusion of root taken as a stimulant.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 49
Pinus glabra Walt.
Spruce Pine
USDA PIGL2
Cherokee Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy
Tar used for consumption.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 49
Pinus glabra Walt.
Spruce Pine
USDA PIGL2
Cherokee Drug, Urinary Aid
Syrup used as poultice for swollen testicles caused by mumps.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 49
Pinus glabra Walt.
Spruce Pine
USDA PIGL2
Cherokee Drug, Venereal Aid
Syrup taken for chronic rheumatism and venereal disease.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 49
Pinus glabra Walt.
Spruce Pine
USDA PIGL2
Cherokee Other, Incense & Fragrance
Needles or gum used to scent soap.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 49
Pinus jeffreyi Grev. & Balf.
Jeffrey Pine
USDA PIJE
Diegueno Fiber, Basketry
Needles used in making baskets. Butt ends of the needle clusters were left protruding on the outside of the basket as a decorative touch.
Hedges, Ken, 1986, Santa Ysabel Ethnobotany, San Diego Museum of Man Ethnic Technology Notes, No. 20, page 29
Pinus jeffreyi Grev. & Balf.
Jeffrey Pine
USDA PIJE
Diegueno Fiber, Building Material
Bark used to make shelters for those gathering acorns in the mountains.
Hedges, Ken, 1986, Santa Ysabel Ethnobotany, San Diego Museum of Man Ethnic Technology Notes, No. 20, page 29
Pinus jeffreyi Grev. & Balf.
Jeffrey Pine
USDA PIJE
Paiute, Northern Food, Candy
Sap crystallized, gathered and eaten like candy.
Fowler, Catherine S., 1989, Willards Z. Park's Ethnographic Notes on the Northern Paiute of Western Nevada 1933-1940, Salt Lake City. University of Utah Press, page 53
Pinus jeffreyi Grev. & Balf.
Jeffrey Pine
USDA PIJE
Paiute, Northern Food, Winter Use Food
Sap crystallized, gathered and stored for winter use.
Fowler, Catherine S., 1989, Willards Z. Park's Ethnographic Notes on the Northern Paiute of Western Nevada 1933-1940, Salt Lake City. University of Utah Press, page 53
Pinus jeffreyi Grev. & Balf.
Jeffrey Pine
USDA PIJE
Paiute, Northern Other, Cash Crop
Sap crystallized, gathered and sold.
Fowler, Catherine S., 1989, Willards Z. Park's Ethnographic Notes on the Northern Paiute of Western Nevada 1933-1940, Salt Lake City. University of Utah Press, page 53
Pinus lambertiana Dougl.
Sugar Pine
USDA PILA
Karok Fiber, Building Material
Wood used for building sweathouses.
Schenck, Sara M. and E. W. Gifford, 1952, Karok Ethnobotany, Anthropological Records 13(6):377-392, page 378
Pinus lambertiana Dougl.
Sugar Pine
USDA PILA
Karok Food, Unspecified
Coagulated sap gathered from hollow trees and eaten without preparation or mixing with other foods.
Schenck, Sara M. and E. W. Gifford, 1952, Karok Ethnobotany, Anthropological Records 13(6):377-392, page 378
Pinus lambertiana Dougl.
Sugar Pine
USDA PILA
Karok Food, Unspecified
Nuts roasted and used for food.
Schenck, Sara M. and E. W. Gifford, 1952, Karok Ethnobotany, Anthropological Records 13(6):377-392, page 378
Pinus lambertiana Dougl.
Sugar Pine
USDA PILA
Karok Food, Unspecified
Roasted seeds used for food. The cones were placed in a trench and covered with dirt. A fire was built on top. After roasting, the cones were broken open to release the seeds. Some were stored over winter.
Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 44
Pinus lambertiana Dougl.
Sugar Pine
USDA PILA
Karok Food, Winter Use Food
Nuts roasted and stored for winter use.
Schenck, Sara M. and E. W. Gifford, 1952, Karok Ethnobotany, Anthropological Records 13(6):377-392, page 378
Pinus lambertiana Dougl.
Sugar Pine
USDA PILA
Karok Food, Winter Use Food
Roasted seeds stored for winter use. The cones were placed in a trench and covered with dirt. A fire was built on top. After roasting, the cones were broken open to release the seeds. Some were stored over winter.
Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 44
Pinus lambertiana Dougl.
Sugar Pine
USDA PILA
Karok Other, Fasteners
Pitch used as an adhesive.
Schenck, Sara M. and E. W. Gifford, 1952, Karok Ethnobotany, Anthropological Records 13(6):377-392, page 378
Pinus lambertiana Dougl.
Sugar Pine
USDA PILA
Karok Other, Jewelry
Seeds used as beads in jewelry.
Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 44
Pinus lambertiana Dougl.
Sugar Pine
USDA PILA
Kawaiisu Drug, Carminative
Dried sap powder eaten for stomach gas.
Zigmond, Maurice L., 1981, Kawaiisu Ethnobotany, Salt Lake City. University of Utah Press, page 50
Pinus lambertiana Dougl.
Sugar Pine
USDA PILA
Kawaiisu Drug, Eye Medicine
Powdered sap and milk used as drops for sore eyes and gives infants good eyes.
Zigmond, Maurice L., 1981, Kawaiisu Ethnobotany, Salt Lake City. University of Utah Press, page 50
Pinus lambertiana Dougl.
Sugar Pine
USDA PILA
Kawaiisu Drug, Laxative
Dried sap powder eaten to loosen the bowels.
Zigmond, Maurice L., 1981, Kawaiisu Ethnobotany, Salt Lake City. University of Utah Press, page 50
Pinus lambertiana Dougl.
Sugar Pine
USDA PILA
Kawaiisu Drug, Pediatric Aid
Powdered sap and milk used as drops for sore eyes and gives infants good eyes.
Zigmond, Maurice L., 1981, Kawaiisu Ethnobotany, Salt Lake City. University of Utah Press, page 50
Pinus lambertiana Dougl.
Sugar Pine
USDA PILA
Kawaiisu Food, Sweetener
Sap, drained through a hole cut into the tree, dried into a 'powdered sugar' and eaten.
Zigmond, Maurice L., 1981, Kawaiisu Ethnobotany, Salt Lake City. University of Utah Press, page 50
Pinus lambertiana Dougl.
Sugar Pine
USDA PILA
Kawaiisu Food, Unspecified
Seeds eaten raw, roasted, parched, boiled or pounded and mixed with cold water.
Zigmond, Maurice L., 1981, Kawaiisu Ethnobotany, Salt Lake City. University of Utah Press, page 50
Pinus lambertiana Dougl.
Sugar Pine
USDA PILA
Klamath Food, Unspecified
Seeds 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 88
Pinus lambertiana Dougl.
Sugar Pine
USDA PILA
Mendocino Indian Drug, Cathartic
Plant used as a cathartic.
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 306
Pinus lambertiana Dougl.
Sugar Pine
USDA PILA
Mendocino Indian Food, Unspecified
Nuts used for food.
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 306
Pinus lambertiana Dougl.
Sugar Pine
USDA PILA
Miwok Drug, Eye Medicine
Sugar pine sugar used as a wash for sore or blind eyes.
Barrett, S. A. and E. W. Gifford, 1933, Miwok Material Culture, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 2(4):11, page 151
Pinus lambertiana Dougl.
Sugar Pine
USDA PILA
Miwok Food, Sweetener
Sugar pine sugar eaten as a delicacy.
Barrett, S. A. and E. W. Gifford, 1933, Miwok Material Culture, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 2(4):11, page 151