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Juniperus osteosperma (Torr.) Little
Utah Juniper
USDA JUOS
Shoshoni Drug, Toothache Remedy
Poultice of leaves applied to jaw for toothache.
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 93-96
Juniperus osteosperma (Torr.) Little
Utah Juniper
USDA JUOS
Shoshoni Drug, Venereal Aid
Decoction of twigs taken 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 93-96
Juniperus osteosperma (Torr.) Little
Utah Juniper
USDA JUOS
Washo Drug, Analgesic
Fumes from burning twigs inhaled for headaches.
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 93-96
Juniperus osteosperma (Torr.) Little
Utah Juniper
USDA JUOS
Washo Drug, Cold Remedy
Fumes from burning twigs inhaled 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 93-96
Juniperus osteosperma (Torr.) Little
Utah Juniper
USDA JUOS
Washo Drug, Disinfectant
Branches burned as a fumigant after illness.
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 93-96
Juniperus scopulorum Sarg.
Rocky Mountain Juniper
USDA JUSC2
Shoshoni Drug, Venereal Aid
Decoction of twigs 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 92
Krameria grayi Rose & Painter
White Ratany
USDA KRGR
Paiute Drug, Dermatological Aid
Infusion of root used as a wash for gonorrheal sores.
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 96
Krameria grayi Rose & Painter
White Ratany
USDA KRGR
Paiute Drug, Dermatological Aid
Root powder or decoction of root applied to sores.
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 96
Krameria grayi Rose & Painter
White Ratany
USDA KRGR
Paiute Drug, Disinfectant
Infusion of root used as a wash for gonorrheal eye infections.
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 96
Krameria grayi Rose & Painter
White Ratany
USDA KRGR
Paiute Drug, Eye Medicine
Infusion of root used as a wash for gonorrheal eye infections.
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 96
Krameria grayi Rose & Painter
White Ratany
USDA KRGR
Paiute Drug, Venereal Aid
Decoction of root taken and used as a wash for gonorrheal eye infections and sores.
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 96
Krameria grayi Rose & Painter
White Ratany
USDA KRGR
Shoshoni Drug, Dermatological Aid
Infusion of pulverized root used as a wash for 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 96
Krascheninnikovia lanata (Pursh) A.D.J. Meeuse & Smit
Winterfat
USDA KRLA2
Paiute Drug, Dermatological Aid
Decoction of plant used as a head and scalp tonic and prevents graying.
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, 75
Krascheninnikovia lanata (Pursh) A.D.J. Meeuse & Smit
Winterfat
USDA KRLA2
Paiute Drug, Eye Medicine
Decoction of leaves alone or with stems used as a wash or compress for sore eyes.
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 74,75
Krascheninnikovia lanata (Pursh) A.D.J. Meeuse & Smit
Winterfat
USDA KRLA2
Shoshoni Drug, Dermatological Aid
Decoction of plant used as a head and scalp 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 74, 75
Krascheninnikovia lanata (Pursh) A.D.J. Meeuse & Smit
Winterfat
USDA KRLA2
Shoshoni Drug, Eye Medicine
Decoction of leaves alone or with stems used as a wash or compress for sore eyes.
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, 75
Larrea tridentata var. tridentata
Creosotebush
USDA LATRT
Paiute Drug, Analgesic
Decoction of leaves taken for bowel cramps.
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 96, 97
Larrea tridentata var. tridentata
Creosotebush
USDA LATRT
Paiute Drug, Antirheumatic (External)
Infusion of leaves used as a wash 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 96, 97
Larrea tridentata var. tridentata
Creosotebush
USDA LATRT
Paiute Drug, Burn Dressing
Compound decoction of leaves with badger oil used as a salve for burns.
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 96, 97
Larrea tridentata var. tridentata
Creosotebush
USDA LATRT
Paiute Drug, Cold Remedy
Decoction of 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 96, 97
Larrea tridentata var. tridentata
Creosotebush
USDA LATRT
Paiute Drug, Dermatological Aid
Dried, powdered leaves sprinkled on sores.
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 96, 97
Larrea tridentata var. tridentata
Creosotebush
USDA LATRT
Paiute Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Decoction of leaves taken for bowel cramps.
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 96, 97
Larrea tridentata var. tridentata
Creosotebush
USDA LATRT
Paiute Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy
Infusion of leaves used as a wash for chickenpox.
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 96, 97
Larrea tridentata var. tridentata
Creosotebush
USDA LATRT
Paiute Drug, Panacea
Plant used for many different illnesses and considered a 'cure-all.'
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 96, 97
Larrea tridentata var. tridentata
Creosotebush
USDA LATRT
Paiute Drug, Venereal Aid
Compound decoction of leaves taken 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 96, 97
Larrea tridentata var. tridentata
Creosotebush
USDA LATRT
Shoshoni Drug, Cold Remedy
Decoction of 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 96, 97
Larrea tridentata var. tridentata
Creosotebush
USDA LATRT
Shoshoni Drug, Diuretic
Decoction of leaves taken to 'stimulate urination.'
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 96, 97
Larrea tridentata var. tridentata
Creosotebush
USDA LATRT
Shoshoni Drug, Venereal Aid
Decoction of leaves taken 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 96, 97
Leptodactylon pungens (Torr.) Torr. ex Nutt.
Granite Pricklygilia
USDA LEPU
Shoshoni Drug, Eye Medicine
Decoction or infusion of plant used as a wash for sore or swollen eyes.
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 81
Leucocrinum montanum Nutt. ex Gray
Common Starlily
USDA LEMO4
Paiute Drug, Dermatological Aid
Poultice of pulverized roots applied to sores or 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 100
Leucocrinum montanum Nutt. ex Gray
Common Starlily
USDA LEMO4
Shoshoni Drug, Dermatological Aid
Poultice of pulverized roots applied to sores or 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 100
Leymus condensatus (J. Presl) A. L”ve
Giant Wildrye
USDA LECO12
Paiute Drug, Eye Medicine
Decoction or infusion of leaves used as a wash for sore eyes.
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 67
Leymus condensatus (J. Presl) A. L”ve
Giant Wildrye
USDA LECO12
Paiute Drug, Eye Medicine
Sharp edges of leaf blades used to scrape granulated eyelids.
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 67
Leymus condensatus (J. Presl) A. L”ve
Giant Wildrye
USDA LECO12
Shoshoni Drug, Eye Medicine
Decoction or infusion of leaves used as a wash for sore eyes.
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 67
Leymus condensatus (J. Presl) A. L”ve
Giant Wildrye
USDA LECO12
Shoshoni Drug, Eye Medicine
Sharp edges of leaf blades used to scrape granulated eyelids.
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 67
Ligusticum filicinum S. Wats.
Fernleaf Licoriceroot
USDA LIFI
Paiute Drug, Cough Medicine
Root used in a cough 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 100101
Linum lewisii Pursh
Prairie Flax
USDA LIPE2
Paiute Drug, Dermatological Aid
Poultice of leaves alone or stems and leaves 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 101102
Linum lewisii Pursh
Prairie Flax
USDA LIPE2
Paiute Drug, Eye Medicine
Infusion or decoction of plant parts 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 101102
Linum lewisii Pursh
Prairie Flax
USDA LIPE2
Paiute Drug, Poultice
Poultice of leaves applied for goiter.
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 101102
Linum lewisii Pursh
Prairie Flax
USDA LIPE2
Shoshoni Drug, Dermatological Aid
Poultice of leaves 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 101102
Linum lewisii Pursh
Prairie Flax
USDA LIPE2
Shoshoni Drug, Eye Medicine
Infusion or decoction of plant parts 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 101102
Linum lewisii Pursh
Prairie Flax
USDA LIPE2
Shoshoni Drug, Liver Aid
Poultice of crushed leaves applied for 'gall trouble.'
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 101102
Lithospermum ruderale Dougl. ex Lehm.
Western Gromwell
USDA LIRU4
Shoshoni Drug, Antidiarrheal
Infusion or decoction of root taken for diarrhea.
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 102
Lithospermum ruderale Dougl. ex Lehm.
Western Gromwell
USDA LIRU4
Shoshoni Drug, Contraceptive
Cold water infusion of root taken daily for six months as a contraceptive.
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 102
Lomatium dissectum var. multifidum (Nutt.) Mathias & Constance
Carrotleaf Biscuitroot
USDA LODIM
Paiute Drug, Antirheumatic (External)
Poultice of root applied and decoction of root used as a wash 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 97-100
Lomatium dissectum var. multifidum (Nutt.) Mathias & Constance
Carrotleaf Biscuitroot
USDA LODIM
Paiute Drug, Cold Remedy
Compound decoction of root 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 97-100
Lomatium dissectum var. multifidum (Nutt.) Mathias & Constance
Carrotleaf Biscuitroot
USDA LODIM
Paiute Drug, Cold Remedy
Compound of pulverized roots smoked 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 97-100
Lomatium dissectum var. multifidum (Nutt.) Mathias & Constance
Carrotleaf Biscuitroot
USDA LODIM
Paiute Drug, Cough Medicine
Decoction of root taken as a cough 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 97-100
Lomatium dissectum var. multifidum (Nutt.) Mathias & Constance
Carrotleaf Biscuitroot
USDA LODIM
Paiute Drug, Dermatological Aid
Poultice of root applied and decoction used as a wash for 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 97-100
Lomatium dissectum var. multifidum (Nutt.) Mathias & Constance
Carrotleaf Biscuitroot
USDA LODIM
Paiute Drug, Dermatological Aid
Poultice of root applied or decoction used as a wash for rashes, cuts or sores.
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 97-100