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Cahuilla Drug, Cancer Treatment Infusion of stems and leaves used for cancer. Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 83 |
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Cahuilla Drug, Cold Remedy Infusion of stems and leaves used for colds. Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 83 |
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Cahuilla Drug, Dermatological Aid Crushed leaf powder applied to sores and wounds. Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 83 |
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Cahuilla Drug, Dermatological Aid Decoction or poultice of leaves used on open wounds. Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 83 |
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Cahuilla Drug, Disinfectant Decoction or poultice of leaves used to draw out poisons and for infections. Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 83 |
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Cahuilla Drug, Emetic Infusion of stems and leaves used, in heavy doses, to induce vomiting. Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 83 |
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Cahuilla Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Infusion of stems and leaves used for bowel complaints. Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 83 |
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Cahuilla Drug, Gynecological Aid Infusion of stems and leaves used for stomach cramps from delayed menstruation. Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 83 |
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Cahuilla Drug, Pulmonary Aid Infusion of stems and leaves used as a decongestant for clearing lungs. Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 83 |
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Cahuilla Drug, Pulmonary Aid Infusion of stems and leaves used for chest infections. Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 83 |
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Cahuilla Drug, Respiratory Aid Leaves boiled or heated and the steam inhaled for congestion. Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 83 |
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Cahuilla Drug, Tonic Infusion of stems and leaves mixed with honey and used as a general health tonic before breakfast. Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 83 |
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Isleta Drug, Antirheumatic (External) Decoction of leaves used as a body bath for rheumatism. Jones, Volney H., 1931, The Ethnobotany of the Isleta Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 26 |
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Isleta Drug, Dermatological Aid Leaves used in shoes to absorb moisture. Jones, Volney H., 1931, The Ethnobotany of the Isleta Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 26 |
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Isleta Drug, Disinfectant Decoction of leaves used as a disinfectant. Jones, Volney H., 1931, The Ethnobotany of the Isleta Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 26 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Panamint Other, Tools Lac used to make awl handles. Kirk, R.E., 1952, Panamint Basketry, Masterkey 26(76-86):, page 84 |
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Papago Drug, Analgesic Branches used as bed for women with menstrual cramps or after childbirth. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 64 |
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Papago Drug, Antirheumatic (External) Poultice of heated branches applied for rheumatism. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 65 |
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Papago Drug, Antirheumatic (External) Poultice of heated branches applied to joints. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 65 |
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Papago Drug, Dermatological Aid Dried, powdered leaf rubbed on infant's navel to promote healing. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 64, 65 |
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Papago Drug, Dermatological Aid Plant used for poisonous bites and sores. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 64 |
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Papago Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of chewed leaves placed on insect bites, snakebites and sores. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 65 |
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Papago Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of chewed plant applied to spider or scorpion bites. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 65 |
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Papago Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of dried, powdered leaves applied to infant's navel. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 65 |
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Papago Drug, Emetic Decoction of leaves taken as an emetic. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 64, 65 |
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Papago Drug, Gynecological Aid Branches used as bed for women with menstrual cramps or after childbirth. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 64 |
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Papago Drug, Gynecological Aid Infusion of leaves rubbed on breasts to start milk flow. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 64, 65 |
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Papago Drug, Gynecological Aid Infusion of leaves used as wash on breasts to start milk flow. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 65 |
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Papago Drug, Gynecological Aid Poultice of heated branches applied to facilitate childbirth. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 65 |
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Papago Drug, Orthopedic Aid Green branches laid on ashes, aching feet and stiff limbs held in smoke. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 64, 65 |
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Papago Drug, Orthopedic Aid Plant used for stiff limbs. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 64 |
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Papago Drug, Orthopedic Aid Smoke from smoldering green branches used for sore feet. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 65 |
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Papago Drug, Pediatric Aid Dried, powdered leaf rubbed on infant's navel to promote healing. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 64, 65 |
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Papago Drug, Pediatric Aid Poultice of dried, powdered leaves applied to infant's navel. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 65 |
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Papago Drug, Snake Bite Remedy Poultice of chewed leaves placed on snakebites, insect bites and sores. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 65 |
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Papago Drug, Snake Bite Remedy Poultice of chewed plant applied to snake bites. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 65 |
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Papago Fiber, Brushes & Brooms Branches used to brush off the spines of prickly pears. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 23 |
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Papago Fiber, Building Material Piled on top of saguaro ribs to strengthen house roofs. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 67 |
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Papago Fiber, Building Material Tops tied together and used to thatch menstruation huts. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 67 |
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Papago Other, Decorations Charcoal used in tattooing as a permanent greenish blue color. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 51 |
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Papago Other, Hunting & Fishing Item Twigs cut, peeled, straightened, dried, split and used as the foreshafts of hunting arrows. Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 71 |