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Marah oreganus (Torr. ex S. Wats.) T.J. Howell
Coastal Manroot
USDA MAOR3
Chehalis Drug, Dermatological Aid
Salve of root ash and grease applied to scrofula sores.
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 48
Marah oreganus (Torr. ex S. Wats.) T.J. Howell
Coastal Manroot
USDA MAOR3
Chehalis Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy
Salve of root ash and grease applied to scrofula sores.
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 48
Marah oreganus (Torr. ex S. Wats.) T.J. Howell
Coastal Manroot
USDA MAOR3
Karok Drug, Dermatological Aid
Poultice of roots applied to bruises and boils.
Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 39
Marah oreganus (Torr. ex S. Wats.) T.J. Howell
Coastal Manroot
USDA MAOR3
Karok Drug, Poison
Plant considered poisonous.
Schenck, Sara M. and E. W. Gifford, 1952, Karok Ethnobotany, Anthropological Records 13(6):377-392, page 386
Marah oreganus (Torr. ex S. Wats.) T.J. Howell
Coastal Manroot
USDA MAOR3
Mendocino Indian Drug, Antirheumatic (External)
Seeds and roots used for rheumatism or root rubbed on rheumatic joints.
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 390
Marah oreganus (Torr. ex S. Wats.) T.J. Howell
Coastal Manroot
USDA MAOR3
Mendocino Indian Drug, Dermatological Aid
Root rubbed on rheumatic joints, boils and swellings.
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 390
Marah oreganus (Torr. ex S. Wats.) T.J. Howell
Coastal Manroot
USDA MAOR3
Mendocino Indian Drug, Poison
Roots and seeds considered poisonous.
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 390
Marah oreganus (Torr. ex S. Wats.) T.J. Howell
Coastal Manroot
USDA MAOR3
Mendocino Indian Drug, Urinary Aid
Seeds eaten for urinary troubles.
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 390
Marah oreganus (Torr. ex S. Wats.) T.J. Howell
Coastal Manroot
USDA MAOR3
Mendocino Indian Drug, Venereal Aid
Seeds and roots used for rheumatism and venereal disease.
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 390
Marah oreganus (Torr. ex S. Wats.) T.J. Howell
Coastal Manroot
USDA MAOR3
Mendocino Indian Other, Hunting & Fishing Item
Roots formerly used as fish poison.
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 390
Marah oreganus (Torr. ex S. Wats.) T.J. Howell
Coastal Manroot
USDA MAOR3
Paiute Drug, Eye Medicine
Decoction of peeled, sliced and dried root used for 'sore eyes.'
Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 113
Marah oreganus (Torr. ex S. Wats.) T.J. Howell
Coastal Manroot
USDA MAOR3
Squaxin Drug, Analgesic
Infusion of smashed stalks used as a soak for aching hands.
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 48
Marah oreganus (Torr. ex S. Wats.) T.J. Howell
Coastal Manroot
USDA MAOR3
Squaxin Drug, Orthopedic Aid
Infusion of smashed stalks used as a soak for aching hands.
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 48
Marah oreganus (Torr. ex S. Wats.) T.J. Howell
Coastal Manroot
USDA MAOR3
Squaxin Drug, Poison
Plant considered poisonous.
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 48
Marah oreganus (Torr. ex S. Wats.) T.J. Howell
Coastal Manroot
USDA MAOR3
Yurok Food, Beverage
Young shoots and Polypodium rhizomes used to make tea.
Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 39
Marah oreganus (Torr. ex S. Wats.) T.J. Howell
Coastal Manroot
USDA MAOR3
Yurok Other, Toys & Games
Fruit tossed by children at one another in play.
Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 39
Marah oreganus (Torr. ex S. Wats.) T.J. Howell
Coastal Manroot
USDA MAOR3
Yurok Other, Toys & Games
Fruit used by children to construct representations of animals by inserting twigs.
Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 39