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Astragalus sp.
Vetch
Shoshoni Drug, Dermatological Aid
Infusion of root used as a wash for 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 50
Astragalus sp.
Vetch
Shoshoni Drug, Eye Medicine
Infusion or decoction of root used as a wash for 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 50
Astragalus sp.
Vetch
Shoshoni Drug, Toothache Remedy
Decoction of root used as a wash for toothaches.
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 50
Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt.
Fourwing Saltbush
USDA ATCAC
Shoshoni Drug, Cathartic
Decoction of fresh roots with salt taken as a physic.
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 50
Balsamorhiza hookeri var. hirsuta (Nutt.) A. Nels.
Hairy Balsamroot
USDA BAHOH
Paiute Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Decoction of root considered good for severe stomach.
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 50
Balsamorhiza hookeri var. hirsuta (Nutt.) A. Nels.
Hairy Balsamroot
USDA BAHOH
Paiute Drug, Urinary Aid
Decoction of root considered good for bladder troubles.
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 50
Balsamorhiza hookeri var. hirsuta (Nutt.) A. Nels.
Hairy Balsamroot
USDA BAHOH
Washo Drug, Gynecological Aid
Decoction of root taken for female complaints.
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 50
Balsamorhiza sagittata (Pursh) Nutt.
Arrowleaf Balsamroot
USDA BASA3
Paiute Drug, Analgesic
Decoction of root taken for stomachaches.
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 50, 51
Balsamorhiza sagittata (Pursh) Nutt.
Arrowleaf Balsamroot
USDA BASA3
Paiute Drug, Dermatological Aid
Poultice of mashed root applied to insect bites 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 50, 51
Balsamorhiza sagittata (Pursh) Nutt.
Arrowleaf Balsamroot
USDA BASA3
Paiute Drug, Dermatological Aid
Powdered, dried root applied to syphilitic 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 50, 51
Balsamorhiza sagittata (Pursh) Nutt.
Arrowleaf Balsamroot
USDA BASA3
Paiute Drug, Disinfectant
Root burned as a fumigant in the sickroom.
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 50, 51
Balsamorhiza sagittata (Pursh) Nutt.
Arrowleaf Balsamroot
USDA BASA3
Paiute Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Decoction of root taken for stomachaches.
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 50, 51
Balsamorhiza sagittata (Pursh) Nutt.
Arrowleaf Balsamroot
USDA BASA3
Paiute Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy
Root sap taken for consumption.
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 50, 51
Balsamorhiza sagittata (Pursh) Nutt.
Arrowleaf Balsamroot
USDA BASA3
Paiute Drug, Venereal Aid
Decoction of root 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 50, 51
Balsamorhiza sagittata (Pursh) Nutt.
Arrowleaf Balsamroot
USDA BASA3
Paiute Drug, Venereal Aid
Poultice of dry, powdered root applied to syphilitic 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 50, 51
Balsamorhiza sagittata (Pursh) Nutt.
Arrowleaf Balsamroot
USDA BASA3
Shoshoni Drug, Dermatological Aid
Poultice of mashed root applied to insect bites 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 50, 51
Balsamorhiza sagittata (Pursh) Nutt.
Arrowleaf Balsamroot
USDA BASA3
Shoshoni Drug, Dermatological Aid
Poultice of mashed root applied to syphilitic 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 50, 51
Balsamorhiza sagittata (Pursh) Nutt.
Arrowleaf Balsamroot
USDA BASA3
Shoshoni Drug, Eye Medicine
Decoction of root 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 50, 51
Balsamorhiza sagittata (Pursh) Nutt.
Arrowleaf Balsamroot
USDA BASA3
Shoshoni Drug, Venereal Aid
Poultice of mashed root applied to syphilitic 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 50, 51
Balsamorhiza sagittata (Pursh) Nutt.
Arrowleaf Balsamroot
USDA BASA3
Washo Drug, Disinfectant
Root burned as a fumigant in the sickroom.
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 50, 51
Brassica sp.
Mustard
Shoshoni Drug, Burn Dressing
Poultice of pulverized ripe seeds applied to 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 52
Brickellia oblongifolia var. linifolia (D.C. Eat.) B.L. Robins.
Narrowleaf Brickellbush
USDA BROBL
Shoshoni Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Decoction of stems and leaves taken as a stomach medicine.
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 52
Castilleja linariifolia Benth.
Wyoming Indian Paintbrush
USDA CALI4
Shoshoni Drug, Blood Medicine
Decoction of root taken as a blood purifier.
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 53
Castilleja linariifolia Benth.
Wyoming Indian Paintbrush
USDA CALI4
Shoshoni Drug, Cathartic
Decoction of root taken as a physic.
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 53
Castilleja linariifolia Benth.
Wyoming Indian Paintbrush
USDA CALI4
Shoshoni Drug, Emetic
Decoction of root taken as an emetic.
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 53
Castilleja linariifolia Benth.
Wyoming Indian Paintbrush
USDA CALI4
Shoshoni Drug, Venereal Aid
Decoction of root 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 53
Catabrosa aquatica (L.) Beauv.
Water Whorlgrass
USDA CAAQ3
Shoshoni Drug, Stimulant
Decoction of plant taken as a stimulant .
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 53
Catabrosa aquatica (L.) Beauv.
Water Whorlgrass
USDA CAAQ3
Shoshoni Drug, Tonic
Decoction of plant taken as a 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 53
Caulanthus crassicaulis (Torr.) S. Wats.
Thickstem Wild Cabbage
USDA CACRC
Shoshoni Drug, Blood Medicine
Infusion of root taken as a blood 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 53
Cercocarpus ledifolius Nutt.
Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany
USDA CELEL
Paiute Drug, Analgesic
Decoction of bark taken for stomachaches.
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 53-55
Cercocarpus ledifolius Nutt.
Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany
USDA CELEL
Paiute Drug, Antidiarrheal
Compound infusion of scraped bark given to children 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 53-55
Cercocarpus ledifolius Nutt.
Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany
USDA CELEL
Paiute Drug, Antidiarrheal
Decoction of bark 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 53-55
Cercocarpus ledifolius Nutt.
Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany
USDA CELEL
Paiute Drug, Blood Medicine
Cold decoction of bark taken as a blood 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 53-55
Cercocarpus ledifolius Nutt.
Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany
USDA CELEL
Paiute Drug, Burn Dressing
Powder or paste of bark or wood applied to 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 53-55
Cercocarpus ledifolius Nutt.
Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany
USDA CELEL
Paiute Drug, Cold Remedy
Decoction or infusion of dried bark or leaves taken for colds and coughs.
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 53-55
Cercocarpus ledifolius Nutt.
Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany
USDA CELEL
Paiute Drug, Cough Medicine
Decoction of bark or infusion of bark or leaves taken for coughs and 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 53-55
Cercocarpus ledifolius Nutt.
Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany
USDA CELEL
Paiute Drug, Dermatological Aid
Powder or paste of bark or wood applied to sores, cuts or wounds.
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 53-55
Cercocarpus ledifolius Nutt.
Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany
USDA CELEL
Paiute Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Decoction of bark taken for stomachaches and stomach ulcers.
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 53-55
Cercocarpus ledifolius Nutt.
Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany
USDA CELEL
Paiute Drug, Heart Medicine
Decoction of leaves or bark taken for heart disorders.
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 53-55
Cercocarpus ledifolius Nutt.
Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany
USDA CELEL
Paiute Drug, Pediatric Aid
Compound infusion of scraped bark given to children 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 53-55
Cercocarpus ledifolius Nutt.
Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany
USDA CELEL
Paiute Drug, Pulmonary Aid
Decoction of bark taken for pneumonia.
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 53-55
Cercocarpus ledifolius Nutt.
Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany
USDA CELEL
Paiute Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy
Simple or compound decoction of dried bark used for tuberculosis.
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 53-55
Cercocarpus ledifolius Nutt.
Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany
USDA CELEL
Paiute Drug, Venereal Aid
Decoction of bark taken for venereal diseases.
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 53-55
Cercocarpus ledifolius Nutt.
Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany
USDA CELEL
Paiute Drug, Venereal Aid
Pulverized wood sprinkled on syphilitic 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 53-55
Cercocarpus ledifolius Nutt.
Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany
USDA CELEL
Shoshoni Drug, Antidiarrheal
Compound infusion of scraped bark given to children 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 53-55
Cercocarpus ledifolius Nutt.
Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany
USDA CELEL
Shoshoni Drug, Blood Medicine
Cold decoction of bark taken as a blood 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 53-55
Cercocarpus ledifolius Nutt.
Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany
USDA CELEL
Shoshoni Drug, Burn Dressing
Powder or paste of bark or wood applied to 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 53-55
Cercocarpus ledifolius Nutt.
Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany
USDA CELEL
Shoshoni Drug, Cold Remedy
Decoction of bark 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 53-55
Cercocarpus ledifolius Nutt.
Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany
USDA CELEL
Shoshoni Drug, Cough Medicine
Decoction of bark taken for coughs.
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 53-55
Cercocarpus ledifolius Nutt.
Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany
USDA CELEL
Shoshoni Drug, Dermatological Aid
Poultice of pulverized leaves and bark 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 53-55