| Cornus racemosa Lam. Gray Dogwood USDA CORA6 |
Ojibwa Drug, Antidiarrheal Infusion of bark used for flux. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 367 |
| Cornus racemosa Lam. Gray Dogwood USDA CORA6 |
Ojibwa Drug, Hemorrhoid Remedy Bark forced into the anus for piles. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 367 |
| Cornus racemosa Lam. Gray Dogwood USDA CORA6 |
Ojibwa Other, Smoke Plant Bark used to make kinnikinnick for smoking. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 418 |
| Cornus racemosa Lam. Gray Dogwood USDA CORA6 |
Ojibwa Other, Smoke Plant Peeled, toasted, shredded twig bark used in the kinnikinnick or native smoking tobacco. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 399 |
| Corydalis aurea Willd. Scrambledeggs USDA COAU2 |
Ojibwa Drug, Stimulant Root smoke inhaled to clear the head and revive the patient. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 370 |
| Corylus americana Walt. American Hazelnut USDA COAM3 |
Ojibwa Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of boiled bark applied to help close and heal cuts. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 359 |
| Corylus americana Walt. American Hazelnut USDA COAM3 |
Ojibwa Dye, Mordant Seed hulls and butternut boiled together and the hull tannic acid sat the black butternut color. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 425 |
| Corylus americana Walt. American Hazelnut USDA COAM3 |
Ojibwa Fiber, Basketry Finer twigs used as ribs in making woven baskets for collecting/storing acorns or hard fruits. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 417 |
| Corylus americana Walt. American Hazelnut USDA COAM3 |
Ojibwa Fiber, Brushes & Brooms Finer twigs bound into a bundle, with the tips sheared, to serve as a broom or brush. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 417 |
| Corylus americana Walt. American Hazelnut USDA COAM3 |
Ojibwa Food, Unspecified Nuts eaten as food and newly gathered nuts before the kernel had hardened were favored. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 397 |
| Corylus americana Walt. American Hazelnut USDA COAM3 |
Ojibwa Other, Musical Instrument Crooked stick with an enlarged base made the favorite drum stick. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 417 |
| Corylus cornuta var. cornuta Beaked Hazelnut USDA COCOC2 |
Ojibwa Drug, Anthelmintic Hairs of husk used as a medicine to expel worms. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 359 |
| Corylus cornuta var. cornuta Beaked Hazelnut USDA COCOC2 |
Ojibwa Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of boiled bark applied to help close and heal cuts. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 359 |
| Corylus cornuta var. cornuta Beaked Hazelnut USDA COCOC2 |
Ojibwa Food, Unspecified Nuts eaten as a food. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 398 |
| Crataegus sp. |
Ojibwa Drug, Gynecological Aid Fruit and bark used to make a medicine for women only. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 384 |
| Crataegus sp. |
Ojibwa Food, Fruit Haw apples used as a food in the fall. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 409 |
| Crataegus sp. |
Ojibwa Other, Hunting & Fishing Item Bark smoked to attract deer while hunting. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 431 |
| Crataegus sp. |
Ojibwa Other, Tools Sharp thorns used for sewing awls on finer work such as buckskin sewing with sinew. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 422 |
| Cucumis sativus L. Garden Cucumber USDA CUSA4 |
Ojibwa Food, Vegetable Cucumbers eaten raw and sometimes flavored with maple sap vinegar and powdered maple sugar. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 399 |
| Cucurbita maxima Duchesne Winter Squash USDA CUMA3 |
Ojibwa Drug, Diuretic Infusion of seeds taken as a diuretic. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 367 |
| Cucurbita maxima Duchesne Winter Squash USDA CUMA3 |
Ojibwa Food, Dried Food Squash rings dried for winter use. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 399 |
| Cucurbita pepo L. Field Pumpkin USDA CUPEP |
Ojibwa Food, Dried Food Pumpkin rings dried for winter use. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 400 |
| Cynoglossum virginianum var. boreale (Fern.) Cooperrider Wild Comfrey USDA CYVIB |
Ojibwa Drug, Analgesic Plant burned on live coals and fumes inhaled for headaches. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 359360 |
| Cypripedium parviflorum var. pubescens (Willd.) Knight Lesser Yellow Lady's Slipper USDA CYPUP |
Ojibwa Drug, Gynecological Aid Root used for all female troubles. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 377 |
| Diervilla lonicera P. Mill. Northern Bush Honeysuckle USDA DILO |
Ojibwa Drug, Urinary Aid Compound containing root used as a valued urinary remedy. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 360 |
| Dirca palustris L. Eastern Leatherwood USDA DIPA9 |
Ojibwa Drug, Diuretic Infusion of bark taken as a diuretic. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 390 |
| Dryopteris cristata (L.) Gray Crested Woodfern USDA DRCR4 |
Ojibwa Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Infusion of root used for stomach trouble. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 381 |
| Echinocystis lobata (Michx.) Torr. & Gray Wild Cucumber USDA ECLO |
Ojibwa Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Infusion of root used as a bitter medicine for stomach troubles. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 367368 |
| Echinocystis lobata (Michx.) Torr. & Gray Wild Cucumber USDA ECLO |
Ojibwa Drug, Tonic Infusion of root used as a tonic. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 367368 |
| Equisetum arvense L. Field Horsetail USDA EQAR |
Ojibwa Drug, Kidney Aid Infusion of whole plant used for dropsy. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 368 |
| Equisetum arvense L. Field Horsetail USDA EQAR |
Ojibwa Food, Fodder Plant gathered to feed domesticated ducks and fed to ponies to make their coats glossy. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 400 |
| Equisetum hyemale L. Scouringrush Horsetail USDA EQHYA |
Ojibwa Drug, Unspecified Plant used as a medicine. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 418 |
| Equisetum hyemale L. Scouringrush Horsetail USDA EQHYA |
Ojibwa Fiber, Scouring Material Handful of stems used to scour the kettles and pans. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 418 |
| Equisetum sylvaticum L. Woodland Horsetail USDA EQSY |
Ojibwa Drug, Kidney Aid Infusion of plant used for kidney trouble and dropsy. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 368 |
| Erigeron philadelphicus L. Philadelphia Fleabane USDA ERPHP |
Ojibwa Drug, Cold Remedy Smoke of dried flowers inhaled for headcold. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 364 |
| Erigeron philadelphicus L. Philadelphia Fleabane USDA ERPHP |
Ojibwa Drug, Cold Remedy Snuff of pulverized flowers used to cause sneezing to loosen headcolds. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 364 |
| Erigeron philadelphicus L. Philadelphia Fleabane USDA ERPHP |
Ojibwa Drug, Febrifuge Infusion of flowers used to break fevers. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 364 |
| Erigeron philadelphicus L. Philadelphia Fleabane USDA ERPHP |
Ojibwa Food, Forage Plant eaten by deer and cows. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 398 |
| Erigeron philadelphicus L. Philadelphia Fleabane USDA ERPHP |
Ojibwa Other, Hunting & Fishing Item Disk florets smoked to attract the buck deer. They say that cows and deer eat the blossoms. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 429 |
| Erigeron philadelphicus L. Philadelphia Fleabane USDA ERPHP |
Ojibwa Other, Smoke Plant Plant used in the smoking tobacco or kinnikinnick mixture. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 398 |
| Erigeron strigosus var. strigosus Prairie Fleabane USDA ERSTS2 |
Ojibwa Drug, Analgesic Plant used for sick headache. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 364 |
| Eriophorum callitrix Cham. ex C.A. Mey. Arctic Cottongrass USDA ERCAC2 |
Ojibwa Drug, Hemostat Matted fuzz used as a 'hemostatic.' Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 368 |
| Eupatorium purpureum L. Sweetscented Joepyeweed USDA EUPUP |
Ojibwa Drug, Pediatric Aid Strong solution of root used as strengthening wash for infants. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 364 |
| Euphorbia corollata L. Flowering Spurge USDA EUCO10 |
Ojibwa Drug, Cathartic Infusion of pounded root taken before eating as a physic. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 369 |
| Eurybia macrophylla (L.) Cass. Bigleaf Aster USDA EUMA27 |
Ojibwa Drug, Analgesic Infusion of root used to bathe the head for headache. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 363 |
| Eurybia macrophylla (L.) Cass. Bigleaf Aster USDA EUMA27 |
Ojibwa Drug, Hunting Medicine Plant smoked as one of the hunting charms to attract deer. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 429 |
| Eurybia macrophylla (L.) Cass. Bigleaf Aster USDA EUMA27 |
Ojibwa Drug, Hunting Medicine Plant used as a charm in hunting. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 363 |
| Eurybia macrophylla (L.) Cass. Bigleaf Aster USDA EUMA27 |
Ojibwa Drug, Unspecified Young and tender leaves eaten and act as a medicine at the same time that they are food. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 398 |
| Eurybia macrophylla (L.) Cass. Bigleaf Aster USDA EUMA27 |
Ojibwa Food, Soup Roots used as a soup material. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 398 |
| Eurybia macrophylla (L.) Cass. Bigleaf Aster USDA EUMA27 |
Ojibwa Food, Unspecified Young and tender leaves eaten and act as a medicine at the same time that they are food. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 398 |