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Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Cheyenne Other, Ceremonial Items
Used by Sundancers for confidence and protection from thunder and for purification.
Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 2
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Cheyenne Other, Ceremonial Items
Used to drive away ill spirits or to revive spirits of the dying.
Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 2
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Crow Drug, Ceremonial Medicine
Young twigs and leaves burned as incense in certain ceremonies.
Blankinship, J. W., 1905, Native Economic Plants of Montana, Bozeman. Montana Agricultural College Experimental Station, Bulletin 56, page 5
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Crow Drug, Cold Remedy
Infusion of crushed needles taken for colds.
Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 2
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Crow Drug, Cough Medicine
Infusion of crushed needles taken for coughs.
Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 2
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Crow Drug, Laxative
Infusion of crushed needles used for constipation.
Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 2
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Flathead Drug, Dermatological Aid
Needles dried, pounded, mixed with deer grease and used as a hair tonic.
Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 2
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Flathead Drug, Dermatological Aid
Needles pounded and used alone or mixed with grease or marrow for skin diseases.
Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 2
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Flathead Drug, Dermatological Aid
Needles pulverized into baby powder and used for rashes from excessive urination.
Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 2
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Flathead Drug, Dermatological Aid
Needles, lovage roots, buckbrush leaves and pinedrops boiled and used to make hair grow longer.
Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 2
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Flathead Drug, Oral Aid
Needles pounded, mixed with lard and used for bleeding gums.
Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 2
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Flathead Drug, Pediatric Aid
Needles pulverized into baby powder and used for rashes from excessive urination.
Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 2
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Flathead Other, Incense & Fragrance
Boughs used as incense.
Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 2
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Flathead Other, Incense & Fragrance
Needles placed on stoves as incense or pulverized and used as body and garment scents.
Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 2
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Gitksan Drug, Cold Remedy
Decoction of bark or inner bark used for colds.
Gottesfeld, Leslie M. J., 1992, The Importance of Bark Products in the Aboriginal Economies of Northwestern British Columbia, Canada, Economic Botany 46(2):148-157, page 152
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Gitksan Drug, Cough Medicine
Decoction of bark or inner bark used for coughs.
Gottesfeld, Leslie M. J., 1992, The Importance of Bark Products in the Aboriginal Economies of Northwestern British Columbia, Canada, Economic Botany 46(2):148-157, page 152
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Gitksan Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy
Decoction of bark or inner bark used for flu.
Gottesfeld, Leslie M. J., 1992, The Importance of Bark Products in the Aboriginal Economies of Northwestern British Columbia, Canada, Economic Botany 46(2):148-157, page 152
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Gitksan Drug, Tonic
Decoction of bark or inner bark used as a tonic.
Gottesfeld, Leslie M. J., 1992, The Importance of Bark Products in the Aboriginal Economies of Northwestern British Columbia, Canada, Economic Botany 46(2):148-157, page 152
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Hanaksiala Fiber, Furniture
Wood used to make chairs and insect proof storage boxes for dancing regalia.
Compton, Brian Douglas, 1993, Upper North Wakashan and Southern Tsimshian Ethnobotany: The Knowledge and Usage of Plants..., Ph.D. Dissertation, University of British Columbia, page 174
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Hanaksiala Other, Containers
Wood used to make chairs and insect proof storage boxes for dancing regalia.
Compton, Brian Douglas, 1993, Upper North Wakashan and Southern Tsimshian Ethnobotany: The Knowledge and Usage of Plants..., Ph.D. Dissertation, University of British Columbia, page 174
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Hanaksiala Other, Designs
Tree used as a design on wooden drums.
Compton, Brian Douglas, 1993, Upper North Wakashan and Southern Tsimshian Ethnobotany: The Knowledge and Usage of Plants..., Ph.D. Dissertation, University of British Columbia, page 174
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Kutenai Drug, Dermatological Aid
Gummy bark secretions used for cuts and bruises.
Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 2
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Montana Indian Drug, Cold Remedy
Infusion of needles and resinous blisters used for colds.
Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 2
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Montana Indian Drug, Cold Remedy
Poultice of needles used for colds.
Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 2
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Montana Indian Drug, Dermatological Aid
Gummy bark secretions used as an antiseptic for wounds.
Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 2
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Montana Indian Drug, Dermatological Aid
Gummy secretion from the bark used as an antiseptic for wounds and ulcers.
Blankinship, J. W., 1905, Native Economic Plants of Montana, Bozeman. Montana Agricultural College Experimental Station, Bulletin 56, page 5
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Montana Indian Drug, Dermatological Aid
Plant applied to corns for easy removal.
Blankinship, J. W., 1905, Native Economic Plants of Montana, Bozeman. Montana Agricultural College Experimental Station, Bulletin 56, page 5
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Montana Indian Drug, Febrifuge
Poultice of needles used for chest fevers.
Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 2
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Montana Indian Drug, Pulmonary Aid
Gummy secretion from the bark taken for lung troubles.
Blankinship, J. W., 1905, Native Economic Plants of Montana, Bozeman. Montana Agricultural College Experimental Station, Bulletin 56, page 5
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Nez Perce Other, Ceremonial Items
Branches used to drive away ghosts and bad spirits.
Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 2
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Nez Perce Other, Incense & Fragrance
Boughs burned and used as incense in sweathouses.
Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 2
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Okanagan-Colville Drug, Cough Medicine
Decoction of bark taken for bad coughs.
Turner, Nancy J., R. Bouchard and Dorothy I.D. Kennedy, 1980, Ethnobotany of the Okanagan-Colville Indians of British Columbia and Washington, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 23
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Okanagan-Colville Drug, Dermatological Aid
Bark dried, powdered and rubbed on the neck and under the arms as a deodorant.
Turner, Nancy J., R. Bouchard and Dorothy I.D. Kennedy, 1980, Ethnobotany of the Okanagan-Colville Indians of British Columbia and Washington, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 23
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Okanagan-Colville Drug, Dermatological Aid
Needles dried, powdered, mixed with marrow and used to scent the hair and keep from going bald.
Turner, Nancy J., R. Bouchard and Dorothy I.D. Kennedy, 1980, Ethnobotany of the Okanagan-Colville Indians of British Columbia and Washington, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 23
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Okanagan-Colville Drug, Dietary Aid
Pitch taken for a loss of appetite.
Turner, Nancy J., R. Bouchard and Dorothy I.D. Kennedy, 1980, Ethnobotany of the Okanagan-Colville Indians of British Columbia and Washington, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 23
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Okanagan-Colville Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Decoction of bark taken for 'bad stomachs' with loss of appetite and loss of weight.
Turner, Nancy J., R. Bouchard and Dorothy I.D. Kennedy, 1980, Ethnobotany of the Okanagan-Colville Indians of British Columbia and Washington, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 23
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Okanagan-Colville Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Pitch taken for ulcers.
Turner, Nancy J., R. Bouchard and Dorothy I.D. Kennedy, 1980, Ethnobotany of the Okanagan-Colville Indians of British Columbia and Washington, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 23
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Okanagan-Colville Drug, Gland Medicine
Pitch mixed with deer marrow and applied externally each evening for goiter.
Turner, Nancy J., R. Bouchard and Dorothy I.D. Kennedy, 1980, Ethnobotany of the Okanagan-Colville Indians of British Columbia and Washington, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 23
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Okanagan-Colville Drug, Other
Branch tips chewed for allergies caused by water hemlock.
Turner, Nancy J., R. Bouchard and Dorothy I.D. Kennedy, 1980, Ethnobotany of the Okanagan-Colville Indians of British Columbia and Washington, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 23
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Okanagan-Colville Drug, Strengthener
Pitch taken for a general feeling of weakness.
Turner, Nancy J., R. Bouchard and Dorothy I.D. Kennedy, 1980, Ethnobotany of the Okanagan-Colville Indians of British Columbia and Washington, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 23
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Okanagan-Colville Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy
Pitch taken for consumption.
Turner, Nancy J., R. Bouchard and Dorothy I.D. Kennedy, 1980, Ethnobotany of the Okanagan-Colville Indians of British Columbia and Washington, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 23
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Okanagan-Colville Fiber, Mats, Rugs & Bedding
Boughs used as a bedding base in the sweathouse.
Turner, Nancy J., R. Bouchard and Dorothy I.D. Kennedy, 1980, Ethnobotany of the Okanagan-Colville Indians of British Columbia and Washington, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 23
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Shoshoni Drug, Cold Remedy
Infusion of needles taken for colds.
Murphey, Edith Van Allen, 1990, Indian Uses of Native Plants, Glenwood, Ill. Meyerbooks. Originally published in 1959, page 37
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Shoshoni Drug, Cold Remedy
Infusion of resinous blisters taken for colds.
Murphey, Edith Van Allen, 1990, Indian Uses of Native Plants, Glenwood, Ill. Meyerbooks. Originally published in 1959, page 37
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Shuswap Fiber, Mats, Rugs & Bedding
Branches used as floor of sweathouse, after swimming to keep feet clean and when butchering a deer.
Palmer, Gary, 1975, Shuswap Indian Ethnobotany, Syesis 8:29-51, page 50
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Shuswap Fiber, Mats, Rugs & Bedding
Heated branches used to make a warm bed.
Palmer, Gary, 1975, Shuswap Indian Ethnobotany, Syesis 8:29-51, page 50
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Shuswap Food, Unspecified
Seeds used for food.
Palmer, Gary, 1975, Shuswap Indian Ethnobotany, Syesis 8:29-51, page 50
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Shuswap Other, Cash Crop
Cones sold for money.
Palmer, Gary, 1975, Shuswap Indian Ethnobotany, Syesis 8:29-51, page 50
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Shuswap Other, Fuel
Wood used for a long lasting fire.
Palmer, Gary, 1975, Shuswap Indian Ethnobotany, Syesis 8:29-51, page 50
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
USDA ABLAL
Thompson Drug, Cold Remedy
Pitch taken for colds. If too much balsam pitch were taken, it could make one stout.
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 97