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Gutierrezia californica (DC.) Torr. & Gray
San Joaquin Snakeweed
USDA GUCA
Kawaiisu Drug, Orthopedic Aid
Poultice of heated plant applied to aching back or limbs.
Zigmond, Maurice L., 1981, Kawaiisu Ethnobotany, Salt Lake City. University of Utah Press, page 33
Gutierrezia californica (DC.) Torr. & Gray
San Joaquin Snakeweed
USDA GUCA
Kawaiisu Fiber, Building Material
Plant used as wall filler in the construction of the winter house. Built on a circular ground plan of vertical and horizontal poles, the house had matchweed packed in so tightly between the poles that one could not see through. However, there was appartenly an outer covering usually of tule mats.
Zigmond, Maurice L., 1981, Kawaiisu Ethnobotany, Salt Lake City. University of Utah Press, page 33
Gutierrezia microcephala (DC.) Gray
Threadleaf Snakeweed
USDA GUMI
Cahuilla Drug, Toothache Remedy
Infusion of plant used as a gargle or plant placed inside the mouth for toothaches.
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 75
Gutierrezia microcephala (DC.) Gray
Threadleaf Snakeweed
USDA GUMI
Hopi Drug, Carminative
Used for 'gastric disturbances.'
Colton, Harold S., 1974, Hopi History And Ethnobotany, IN D. A. Horr (ed.) Hopi Indians. Garland: New York., page 323
Gutierrezia microcephala (DC.) Gray
Threadleaf Snakeweed
USDA GUMI
Hopi Other, Cooking Tools
Used in roasting sweet corn.
Colton, Harold S., 1974, Hopi History And Ethnobotany, IN D. A. Horr (ed.) Hopi Indians. Garland: New York., page 323
Gutierrezia microcephala (DC.) Gray
Threadleaf Snakeweed
USDA GUMI
Hopi Other, Decorations
Used as paho (prayer stick) decorations.
Colton, Harold S., 1974, Hopi History And Ethnobotany, IN D. A. Horr (ed.) Hopi Indians. Garland: New York., page 323
Gutierrezia microcephala (DC.) Gray
Threadleaf Snakeweed
USDA GUMI
Hopi Other, Decorations
Used as prayer stick decorations.
Whiting, Alfred F., 1939, Ethnobotany of the Hopi, Museum of Northern Arizona Bulletin #15, page 96
Gutierrezia microcephala (DC.) Gray
Threadleaf Snakeweed
USDA GUMI
Navajo Drug, Veterinary Aid
Poultice of plant applied to the back and legs of horses.
Hocking, George M., 1956, Some Plant Materials Used Medicinally and Otherwise by the Navaho Indians in the Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, El Palacio 56:146-165, page 151
Gutierrezia microcephala (DC.) Gray
Threadleaf Snakeweed
USDA GUMI
Tewa Drug, Carminative
Used for 'gastric disturbances.'
Colton, Harold S., 1974, Hopi History And Ethnobotany, IN D. A. Horr (ed.) Hopi Indians. Garland: New York., page 323
Gutierrezia microcephala (DC.) Gray
Threadleaf Snakeweed
USDA GUMI
Tewa Other, Cooking Tools
Used in roasting sweet corn.
Colton, Harold S., 1974, Hopi History And Ethnobotany, IN D. A. Horr (ed.) Hopi Indians. Garland: New York., page 323
Gutierrezia microcephala (DC.) Gray
Threadleaf Snakeweed
USDA GUMI
Tewa Other, Decorations
Used as paho (prayer stick) decorations.
Colton, Harold S., 1974, Hopi History And Ethnobotany, IN D. A. Horr (ed.) Hopi Indians. Garland: New York., page 323
Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby
Broom Snakeweed
USDA GUSA2
Blackfoot Drug, Herbal Steam
Roots used in herbal steam for unspecified ailments.
McClintock, Walter, 1909, Medizinal- Und Nutzpflanzen Der Schwarzfuss Indianer, Zeitschriff fur Ethnologie 41:273-9, page 276
Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby
Broom Snakeweed
USDA GUSA2
Blackfoot Drug, Respiratory Aid
Roots placed in boiling water and steam inhaled for respiratory ailments.
Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 56
Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby
Broom Snakeweed
USDA GUSA2
Comanche Drug, Pulmonary Aid
Compound containing leaves used for whooping cough.
Carlson, Gustav G. and Volney H. Jones, 1940, Some Notes on Uses of Plants by the Comanche Indians, Papers of the Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters 25:517-542, page 522
Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby
Broom Snakeweed
USDA GUSA2
Comanche Fiber, Brushes & Brooms
Stems used to make brooms.
Carlson, Gustav G. and Volney H. Jones, 1940, Some Notes on Uses of Plants by the Comanche Indians, Papers of the Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters 25:517-542, page 522
Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby
Broom Snakeweed
USDA GUSA2
Dakota Drug, Veterinary Aid
Decoction of flowers given to horses as a laxative.
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, Some Native Nebraska Plants With Their Uses by the Dakota, Collections of the Nebraska State Historical Society 17:358-70, page 368
Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby
Broom Snakeweed
USDA GUSA2
Diegueno Drug, Antidiarrheal
Decoction of fresh flowers or fresh roots taken for diarrhea.
Hinton, Leanne, 1975, Notes on La Huerta Diegueno Ethnobotany, Journal of California Anthropology 2:214-222, page 220
Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby
Broom Snakeweed
USDA GUSA2
Hopi Other, Ceremonial Items
Sprig attached to the paho (prayer emblem).
Fewkes, J. Walter, 1896, A Contribution to Ethnobotany, American Anthropologist 9:14-21, page 15
Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby
Broom Snakeweed
USDA GUSA2
Hopi Other, Ceremonial Items
Sprigs tied on prayer sticks during the December ceremonies.
Robbins, W.W., J.P. Harrington and B. Freire-Marreco, 1916, Ethnobotany of the Tewa Indians, SI-BAE Bulletin #55, page 56
Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby
Broom Snakeweed
USDA GUSA2
Hopi Other, Ceremonial Items
Tied onto the prayer stick.
Vestal, Paul A, 1940, Notes on a Collection of Plants from the Hopi Indian Region of Arizona Made by J. G. Owens in 1891, Botanical Museum Leaflets (Harvard University) 8(8):153-168, page 168
Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby
Broom Snakeweed
USDA GUSA2
Hopi Other, Ceremonial Items
Tied onto the prayer stick.
Vestal, Paul A, 1940, Notes on a Collection of Plants from the Hopi Indian Region of Arizona Made by J. G. Owens in 1891, Botanical Museum Leaflets (Harvard University) 8(8):153-168, page 168
Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby
Broom Snakeweed
USDA GUSA2
Hopi Other, Ceremonial Items
Tied onto the prayer stick.
Vestal, Paul A, 1940, Notes on a Collection of Plants from the Hopi Indian Region of Arizona Made by J. G. Owens in 1891, Botanical Museum Leaflets (Harvard University) 8(8):153-168, page 168
Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby
Broom Snakeweed
USDA GUSA2
Hopi Other, Decorations
Used as prayer stick decorations.
Whiting, Alfred F., 1939, Ethnobotany of the Hopi, Museum of Northern Arizona Bulletin #15, page 96
Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby
Broom Snakeweed
USDA GUSA2
Isleta Drug, Dermatological Aid
Poultice of moistened leaves used for bruises.
Jones, Volney H., 1931, The Ethnobotany of the Isleta Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 31
Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby
Broom Snakeweed
USDA GUSA2
Isleta Drug, Febrifuge
Infusion of leaves used as a bath for fevers.
Jones, Volney H., 1931, The Ethnobotany of the Isleta Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 31
Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby
Broom Snakeweed
USDA GUSA2
Isleta Drug, Venereal Aid
Infusion of leaves used for venereal diseases.
Jones, Volney H., 1931, The Ethnobotany of the Isleta Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 31
Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby
Broom Snakeweed
USDA GUSA2
Isleta Other, Soap
Infusion of leaves used as pleasant and refreshing bath.
Jones, Volney H., 1931, The Ethnobotany of the Isleta Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 31
Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby
Broom Snakeweed
USDA GUSA2
Jemez Drug, Dermatological Aid
Decoction of plant used for sores.
Cook, Sarah Louise, 1930, The Ethnobotany of Jemez Indians., University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 23
Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby
Broom Snakeweed
USDA GUSA2
Jemez Drug, Gynecological Aid
Decoction of plant taken by women after childbirth following the cedar decoction.
Cook, Sarah Louise, 1930, The Ethnobotany of Jemez Indians., University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 23
Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby
Broom Snakeweed
USDA GUSA2
Jemez Other, Insecticide
Plant chewed and juice spit upon bees to kill the insects.
Cook, Sarah Louise, 1930, The Ethnobotany of Jemez Indians., University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 23
Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby
Broom Snakeweed
USDA GUSA2
Jemez Other, Insecticide
Plant placed upon a slow fire and smoke destroyed bees.
Cook, Sarah Louise, 1930, The Ethnobotany of Jemez Indians., University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 23
Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby
Broom Snakeweed
USDA GUSA2
Keres, Western Drug, Antirheumatic (External)
Strong, black infusion of crushed plant used as a rub for rheumatism.
Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 46
Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby
Broom Snakeweed
USDA GUSA2
Keres, Western Drug, Cathartic
Infusion of plant used as a cathartic.
Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 46
Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby
Broom Snakeweed
USDA GUSA2
Keres, Western Drug, Diaphoretic
Plant used as an ingredient in the sweatbath.
Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 46
Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby
Broom Snakeweed
USDA GUSA2
Keres, Western Drug, Emetic
Infusion of plant used as an emetic.
Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 46
Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby
Broom Snakeweed
USDA GUSA2
Keres, Western Drug, Eye Medicine
Infusion of plant used as an eyewash.
Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 46
Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby
Broom Snakeweed
USDA GUSA2
Keres, Western Drug, Snake Bite Remedy
Chewed leaf juice taken for and rubbed on rattlesnake bites.
Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 46
Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby
Broom Snakeweed
USDA GUSA2
Keres, Western Drug, Veterinary Aid
Infusion of leaves used as a wash for horses after castration.
Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 46
Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby
Broom Snakeweed
USDA GUSA2
Keres, Western Other, Insecticide
Chewed leaf juice had an intoxicating effect upon bees.
Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 46
Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby
Broom Snakeweed
USDA GUSA2
Lakota Drug, Cold Remedy
Decoction of plant taken for colds.
Rogers, Dilwyn J, 1980, Lakota Names and Traditional Uses of Native Plants by Sicangu (Brule) People in the Rosebud Area, South Dakota, St. Francis, SD. Rosebud Educational Scoiety, page 37
Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby
Broom Snakeweed
USDA GUSA2
Lakota Drug, Cough Medicine
Decoction of plant taken for coughs.
Rogers, Dilwyn J, 1980, Lakota Names and Traditional Uses of Native Plants by Sicangu (Brule) People in the Rosebud Area, South Dakota, St. Francis, SD. Rosebud Educational Scoiety, page 37
Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby
Broom Snakeweed
USDA GUSA2
Lakota Drug, Vertigo Medicine
Decoction of plant taken for dizziness.
Rogers, Dilwyn J, 1980, Lakota Names and Traditional Uses of Native Plants by Sicangu (Brule) People in the Rosebud Area, South Dakota, St. Francis, SD. Rosebud Educational Scoiety, page 37
Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby
Broom Snakeweed
USDA GUSA2
Navajo Drug, Analgesic
Plant ashes rubbed on the body for headaches.
Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 86
Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby
Broom Snakeweed
USDA GUSA2
Navajo Drug, Analgesic
Plant used for headaches.
Hocking, George M., 1956, Some Plant Materials Used Medicinally and Otherwise by the Navaho Indians in the Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, El Palacio 56:146-165, page 151
Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby
Broom Snakeweed
USDA GUSA2
Navajo Drug, Ceremonial Medicine
Wood made into charcoal used in the medicines applied to the ailing gods. Two kinds of charcoal were used in the medicines which were applied to the ailing gods. The first was made from the bark of the pine and willow. The second was made from this plant and three-lobed sagebrush, to which were added the feathers dropped from a live crow and a live buzzard.
Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 86
Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby
Broom Snakeweed
USDA GUSA2
Navajo Drug, Dermatological Aid
Plant used for wounds.
Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 97
Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby
Broom Snakeweed
USDA GUSA2
Navajo Drug, Dermatological Aid
Poultice of chewed plant applied to ant, bee and wasp stings swellings.
Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 86
Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby
Broom Snakeweed
USDA GUSA2
Navajo Drug, Sedative
Plant used for 'nervousness.'
Hocking, George M., 1956, Some Plant Materials Used Medicinally and Otherwise by the Navaho Indians in the Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, El Palacio 56:146-165, page 151
Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby
Broom Snakeweed
USDA GUSA2
Navajo Drug, Snake Bite Remedy
Plant used for snakebites.
Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 86
Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby
Broom Snakeweed
USDA GUSA2
Navajo Drug, Veterinary Aid
Decoction of ground plant applied as poultice to sheep bitten by a snake.
Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 86