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Swinomish Drug, Antirheumatic (External) Infusion of roots used as a foot soak for rheumatism. Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 21 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Swinomish Drug, Disinfectant Decoction of leaves used to disinfect the house. Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 21 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Swinomish Drug, Panacea Infusion of leaves used as a wash for all ailments. Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 21 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Swinomish Drug, Tonic Infusion of leaves taken as a general tonic. Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 21 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Tewa Food, Fruit Fruits eaten fresh or heated. Castetter, Edward F., 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest I. Uncultivated Native Plants Used as Sources of Food, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(1):1-44, page 32 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Thompson Drug, Antirheumatic (External) Decoction of berries used externally for rheumatism. Turner, Nancy J., Laurence C. Thompson and M. Terry Thompson et al., 1990, Thompson Ethnobotany: Knowledge and Usage of Plants by the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, Victoria. Royal British Columbia Museum, page 92 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Thompson Drug, Cold Remedy Decoction of branches and berries taken for colds. Turner, Nancy J., Laurence C. Thompson and M. Terry Thompson et al., 1990, Thompson Ethnobotany: Knowledge and Usage of Plants by the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, Victoria. Royal British Columbia Museum, page 92 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Thompson Drug, Dermatological Aid Decoction of berries used as a wash for all types of bites and stings. Turner, Nancy J., Laurence C. Thompson and M. Terry Thompson et al., 1990, Thompson Ethnobotany: Knowledge and Usage of Plants by the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, Victoria. Royal British Columbia Museum, page 92 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Thompson Drug, Dermatological Aid Decoction of boughs taken or used as a wash for hives or sores. The informant said that she used a decoction of mashed boughs and Douglas fir to bathe her children when they had the 'seven year itch' and that it worked, but not as well as modern medicine. Turner, Nancy J., Laurence C. Thompson and M. Terry Thompson et al., 1990, Thompson Ethnobotany: Knowledge and Usage of Plants by the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, Victoria. Royal British Columbia Museum, page 92 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Thompson Drug, Disinfectant Decoction or infusion of plant used to disinfect the house after an illness or death. The decoction was used to scrub the floors, walls and furniture after an illness or death in the house. It was also used to wash the deceased person's bedding and clothing as well as serving as a protective wash for other members of the household. The steam from the infusion was also said to have a disinfecting effect. If they knew that an illness was going to arrive, they broke the branches and burned them in the house for the strong smoke which they said would keep the air fresh so that the sickness would not affect them. They also burned the branches after a death in the house to freshen the air. Turner, Nancy J., Laurence C. Thompson and M. Terry Thompson et al., 1990, Thompson Ethnobotany: Knowledge and Usage of Plants by the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, Victoria. Royal British Columbia Museum, page 92 |
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Thompson Drug, Diuretic Fresh berries eaten as a diuretic. Steedman, E.V., 1928, The Ethnobotany of the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, SI-BAE Annual Report #45:441-522, page 465 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Thompson Drug, Diuretic Fresh or dried berries eaten as a diuretic. Turner, Nancy J., Laurence C. Thompson and M. Terry Thompson et al., 1990, Thompson Ethnobotany: Knowledge and Usage of Plants by the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, Victoria. Royal British Columbia Museum, page 92 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Thompson Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Decoction of berries used externally for stomach ailments. Turner, Nancy J., Laurence C. Thompson and M. Terry Thompson et al., 1990, Thompson Ethnobotany: Knowledge and Usage of Plants by the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, Victoria. Royal British Columbia Museum, page 92 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Thompson Drug, Gynecological Aid Decoction of branches and berries taken every morning just before childbirth. The decoction was taken every morning just before childbirth to promote muscular relaxation. Turner, Nancy J., Laurence C. Thompson and M. Terry Thompson et al., 1990, Thompson Ethnobotany: Knowledge and Usage of Plants by the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, Victoria. Royal British Columbia Museum, page 92 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Thompson Drug, Heart Medicine Decoction of branches and berries taken for heart trouble. Turner, Nancy J., Laurence C. Thompson and M. Terry Thompson et al., 1990, Thompson Ethnobotany: Knowledge and Usage of Plants by the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, Victoria. Royal British Columbia Museum, page 92 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Thompson Drug, Kidney Aid Infusion of plant taken for kidney trouble. Turner, Nancy J., Laurence C. Thompson and M. Terry Thompson et al., 1990, Thompson Ethnobotany: Knowledge and Usage of Plants by the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, Victoria. Royal British Columbia Museum, page 92 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Thompson Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy Decoction of boughs used for 'black measles' or chickenpox. Turner, Nancy J., Laurence C. Thompson and M. Terry Thompson et al., 1990, Thompson Ethnobotany: Knowledge and Usage of Plants by the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, Victoria. Royal British Columbia Museum, page 92 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Thompson Drug, Other Plant considered effective in combating evil 'spirits' associated with illness and death. Turner, Nancy J., Laurence C. Thompson and M. Terry Thompson et al., 1990, Thompson Ethnobotany: Knowledge and Usage of Plants by the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, Victoria. Royal British Columbia Museum, page 92 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Thompson Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy Decoction of branches and berries taken for tuberculosis. Turner, Nancy J., Laurence C. Thompson and M. Terry Thompson et al., 1990, Thompson Ethnobotany: Knowledge and Usage of Plants by the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, Victoria. Royal British Columbia Museum, page 92 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Thompson Drug, Urinary Aid Fresh berries eaten as a medicine for the bladder. Steedman, E.V., 1928, The Ethnobotany of the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, SI-BAE Annual Report #45:441-522, page 465 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Thompson Drug, Urinary Aid Fresh or dried berries eaten for bladder trouble. Turner, Nancy J., Laurence C. Thompson and M. Terry Thompson et al., 1990, Thompson Ethnobotany: Knowledge and Usage of Plants by the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, Victoria. Royal British Columbia Museum, page 92 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Thompson Drug, Urinary Aid Fruit eaten for bladder troubles. Perry, F., 1952, Ethno-Botany of the Indians in the Interior of British Columbia, Museum and Art Notes 2(2):36-43., page 41 |
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Thompson Drug, Veterinary Aid Strong decoction of berries used to kill ticks on horses. Steedman, E.V., 1928, The Ethnobotany of the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, SI-BAE Annual Report #45:441-522, page 512 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Thompson Other, Good Luck Charm Tree used to bring good luck. Turner, Nancy J., Laurence C. Thompson and M. Terry Thompson et al., 1990, Thompson Ethnobotany: Knowledge and Usage of Plants by the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, Victoria. Royal British Columbia Museum, page 92 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Thompson Other, Hunting & Fishing Item Hunters rubbed the boughs on themselves as protection against grizzlies. Turner, Nancy J., Laurence C. Thompson and M. Terry Thompson et al., 1990, Thompson Ethnobotany: Knowledge and Usage of Plants by the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, Victoria. Royal British Columbia Museum, page 92 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Thompson Other, Hunting & Fishing Item Wood used to make bows and clubs. Steedman, E.V., 1928, The Ethnobotany of the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, SI-BAE Annual Report #45:441-522, page 498 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Thompson Other, Hunting & Fishing Item Wood used to make the two outer prongs of a leister, the center from 'ironwood' or saskatoon wood. Turner, Nancy J., Laurence C. Thompson and M. Terry Thompson et al., 1990, Thompson Ethnobotany: Knowledge and Usage of Plants by the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, Victoria. Royal British Columbia Museum, page 92 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Thompson Other, Insecticide Strong decoction of berries used to kill ticks on horses. Steedman, E.V., 1928, The Ethnobotany of the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, SI-BAE Annual Report #45:441-522, page 512 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Thompson Other, Musical Instrument Wood used to make drums. Steedman, E.V., 1928, The Ethnobotany of the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, SI-BAE Annual Report #45:441-522, page 498 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Thompson Other, Protection Boughs used as protection against illnesses and death. One informant said that, formerly, when a person died the branches were broken and laid in the coffin to keep the germs away and to keep the spirit or 'ghost' of the deceased person from harming or scaring the living. The informant also said that the branches could be placed on the stove in a little dish and the scent allowed to permeate the room. The branches could also be placed around the edges of the family's bedrooms as a disinfectant. They were left there until they lost their strong, pungent odor. Turner, Nancy J., Laurence C. Thompson and M. Terry Thompson et al., 1990, Thompson Ethnobotany: Knowledge and Usage of Plants by the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, Victoria. Royal British Columbia Museum, page 92 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Thompson Other, Protection Hunters rubbed the boughs on themselves as protection against grizzlies. Turner, Nancy J., Laurence C. Thompson and M. Terry Thompson et al., 1990, Thompson Ethnobotany: Knowledge and Usage of Plants by the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, Victoria. Royal British Columbia Museum, page 92 |