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Alaska Native Drug, Poison Full grown fronds poisonous to cattle. Heller, Christine A., 1953, Edible and Poisonous Plants of Alaska, University of Alaska, page 51 |
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Alaska Native Food, Substitution Food Young fiddlenecks peeled, boiled or steamed and eaten as a substitute for asparagus. Heller, Christine A., 1953, Edible and Poisonous Plants of Alaska, University of Alaska, page 51 |
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Alaska Native Food, Winter Use Food Young fiddlenecks canned for winter use. Heller, Christine A., 1953, Edible and Poisonous Plants of Alaska, University of Alaska, page 51 |
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Atsugewi Food, Unspecified Raw leaves and tender stems used for food. Garth, Thomas R., 1953, Atsugewi Ethnography, Anthropological Records 14(2):140-141, page 139 |
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Bella Coola Food, Unspecified Rhizomes toasted and eaten in summer. Turner, Nancy J., 1973, The Ethnobotany of the Bella Coola Indians of British Columbia, Syesis 6:193-220, page 197 |
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Cherokee Drug, Antiemetic Root used as a tonic and antiemetic and given for 'cholera-morbus.' Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 33 |
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Cherokee Drug, Disinfectant Root used as an antiseptic. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 33 |
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Cherokee Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy Root used as a tonic, antiseptic, antiemetic and for cholera-morbus. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 33 |
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Cherokee Drug, Tonic Root used as a tonic. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 33 |
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Clallam Food, Staple Rhizomes roasted, pounded into a flour and eaten. Fleisher, Mark S., 1980, The Ethnobotany of the Clallam Indians of Western Washington, Northwest Anthropological Research Notes 14(2):192-210, page 194 |
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Clallam Other, Cooking Tools Fronds used to cover berry baskets and to wipe fish before hanging up to smoke. Fleisher, Mark S., 1980, The Ethnobotany of the Clallam Indians of Western Washington, Northwest Anthropological Research Notes 14(2):192-210, page 194 |
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Costanoan Drug, Dermatological Aid Decoction of root used as hair rinse or roots rubbed on scalp for hair growth. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 5 |
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Costanoan Fiber, Basketry Roots used in basketry. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 247 |
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Costanoan Food, Unspecified Young fronds eaten raw or cooked. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 247 |
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Costanoan Other, Containers Fronds used to line acorn-leaching pits and earth ovens. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 247 |
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Costanoan Other, Protection Fronds used as sunshades. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 247 |
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Hahwunkwut Food, Unspecified Roots cooked in ground ovens. Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 185 |
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Hesquiat Drug, Cancer Treatment Young shoots eaten as medicine for 'troubles with one's insides,' such as cancer of the womb. Turner, Nancy J. and Barbara S. Efrat, 1982, Ethnobotany of the Hesquiat Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 32 |
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Hesquiat Food, Vegetable Long, mashed rhizomes eaten boiled or steamed. Turner, Nancy J. and Barbara S. Efrat, 1982, Ethnobotany of the Hesquiat Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 32 |
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Iroquois Drug, Antidiarrheal Decoction taken for diarrhea. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 259 |
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Iroquois Drug, Antirheumatic (Internal) Compound used for rheumatism. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 259 |
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Iroquois Drug, Blood Medicine Cold, compound decoction of roots taken for weak blood. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 259 |
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Iroquois Drug, Gynecological Aid Compound decoction taken for prolapsus of uterus. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 259 |
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Iroquois Drug, Gynecological Aid Decoction taken when suffering after birth. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 259 |
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Iroquois Drug, Gynecological Aid Decoction used to make 'good blood' after menses, taken after baby's birth. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 259 |
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Iroquois Drug, Liver Aid Used as a liver and rheumatism medicine. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 259 |
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Iroquois Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy Compound decoction taken during the early stages of consumption. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 259 |
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Iroquois Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy Decoction of plant taken by women for tuberculosis. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 259 |
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Iroquois Drug, Urinary Aid Compound decoction taken by men to retain urine. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 259 |
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Iroquois Drug, Venereal Aid Compound used for infection, probably venereal disease. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 259 |
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Iroquois Drug, Witchcraft Medicine Ingredients placed in coffin with root shaped into a person and the person dies in 10 days. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 259 |
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Koasati Drug, Analgesic Decoction of ground roots taken for chest pain. Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 4 |
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Kwakiutl, Southern Food, Unspecified Rhizomes roasted, beaten until soft, broken into pieces and used for food. Turner, Nancy Chapman and Marcus A. M. Bell, 1973, The Ethnobotany of the Southern Kwakiutl Indians of British Columbia, Economic Botany 27:257-310, page 265 |
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Mahuna Food, Unspecified Young shoots cut, cooked and eaten like asparagus. Romero, John Bruno, 1954, The Botanical Lore of the California Indians, New York. Vantage Press, Inc., page 58 |
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Mendocino Indian Drug, Veterinary Aid Plant used as a diuretic for horses. Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 304 |
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Mendocino Indian Fiber, Basketry Root wood split into flat bands and used for the black strands of cheap baskets. Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 304 |
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Menominee Drug, Gynecological Aid Decoction of root taken for 'caked breast' and a dog whisker used to pierce teat. Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 48 |
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Mewuk Fiber, Basketry Split roots used for the black design in coiled basketry. Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 328 |
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Micmac Drug, Pediatric Aid Fronds of plant used for weak babies and old people. Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 60 |
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Micmac Drug, Stimulant Fronds of plant used for weak babies and old people. Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 60 |
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Montagnais Drug, Orthopedic Aid Fronds used as a bed to strengthen babies' backs and old people. Speck, Frank G., 1917, Medicine Practices of the Northeastern Algonquians, Proceedings of the 19th International Congress of Americanists Pp. 303-321, page 315 |
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Montagnais Drug, Pediatric Aid Fronds used as a bed to strengthen babies' backs. Speck, Frank G., 1917, Medicine Practices of the Northeastern Algonquians, Proceedings of the 19th International Congress of Americanists Pp. 303-321, page 315 |
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Montana Indian Food, Unspecified Peeled root roasted for food. Blankinship, J. W., 1905, Native Economic Plants of Montana, Bozeman. Montana Agricultural College Experimental Station, Bulletin 56, page 20 |
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Nitinaht Fiber, Mats, Rugs & Bedding Fronds used for bedding while camping. Turner, Nancy J., John Thomas, Barry F. Carlson and Robert T. Ogilvie, 1983, Ethnobotany of the Nitinaht Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 63 |
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Nitinaht Food, Unspecified Rhizomes roasted, pounded and inner portions used for food. Turner, Nancy J., John Thomas, Barry F. Carlson and Robert T. Ogilvie, 1983, Ethnobotany of the Nitinaht Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 63 |
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Nitinaht Food, Vegetable Long, thick rhizomes formerly steamed, dried and used as a vegetable food in winter. Turner, Nancy J., John Thomas, Barry F. Carlson and Robert T. Ogilvie, 1983, Ethnobotany of the Nitinaht Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 63 |
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Ojibwa Drug, Analgesic Infusion of root taken by women to allay stomach cramps. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 382 |
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Ojibwa Drug, Analgesic Smoke from dried leaves on coals used for headaches. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 382 |
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Ojibwa Drug, Gynecological Aid Infusion of root taken by women to allay stomach cramps. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 382 |
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Ojibwa Food, Soup Young fern sprouts used as a soup material. The tips were thrown into hot water for an hour to rid them of ants, then put into soup stock and thickened with flour. The flavor resembles wild rice. Hunters were very careful to live wholly upon this when stalking does in the spring. The doe feeds upon the fronds and the hunter does also, so that his breath does not betray his presence. He claims to be able to approach within twenty feet without disturbing the deer, from which distance he can easily make a fatal shot with his bow and arrow. After killing the deer, the hunter will eat whatever strikes his fancy. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 408 |