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Blackfoot Other, Paint Green twigs burned and smoke used to blacken newly made pipes. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 59 |
| Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake Common Snowberry USDA SYALA |
Chehalis Drug, Dermatological Aid Berries used for the hair. Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 47 |
| Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake Common Snowberry USDA SYALA |
Chehalis Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of chewed leaves applied or infusion of leaves used as a wash for injuries. Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 47 |
| Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake Common Snowberry USDA SYALA |
Chehalis Drug, Venereal Aid Decoction of root bark taken for venereal disease. Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 47 |
| Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake Common Snowberry USDA SYALA |
Cheyenne Other, Ceremonial Items Bushes used to make the Sun Dance altar. Hart, Jeffrey A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Northern Cheyenne Indians of Montana, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 4:1-55, page 17 |
| Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake Common Snowberry USDA SYALA |
Chippewa Drug, Diuretic Compound decoction of root taken for 'stoppage of urine.' Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 348 |
| Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake Common Snowberry USDA SYALA |
Cowichan Drug, Burn Dressing Berries rubbed on skin for burns. Turner, Nancy Chapman and Marcus A. M. Bell, 1971, The Ethnobotany of the Coast Salish Indians of Vancouver Island, I and II, Economic Botany 25(1):63-104, 335-339, page 80 |
| Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake Common Snowberry USDA SYALA |
Cowichan Drug, Dermatological Aid Berries rubbed on skin for rashes and sores. Turner, Nancy Chapman and Marcus A. M. Bell, 1971, The Ethnobotany of the Coast Salish Indians of Vancouver Island, I and II, Economic Botany 25(1):63-104, 335-339, page 80 |
| Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake Common Snowberry USDA SYALA |
Cree, Woodlands Drug, Dermatological Aid Infusion of whole plant taken and applied externally for skin rash. Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 62 |
| Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake Common Snowberry USDA SYALA |
Cree, Woodlands Drug, Eye Medicine Infusion of fruit used for sore eyes. Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 62 |
| Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake Common Snowberry USDA SYALA |
Cree, Woodlands Drug, Febrifuge Decoction of roots and stems taken for fever associated with teething sickness. Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 62 |
| Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake Common Snowberry USDA SYALA |
Cree, Woodlands Drug, Pediatric Aid Decoction of roots and stems taken for fever associated with teething sickness. Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 62 |
| Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake Common Snowberry USDA SYALA |
Cree, Woodlands Drug, Venereal Aid Decoction of roots and stems used for venereal disease. Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 62 |
| Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake Common Snowberry USDA SYALA |
Crow Drug, Veterinary Aid Decoction of crushed roots used for horses failing to void. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 59 |
| Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake Common Snowberry USDA SYALA |
Flathead Drug, Burn Dressing Poultice of crushed leaves, fruits and bark used for burns. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 59 |
| Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake Common Snowberry USDA SYALA |
Flathead Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of crushed leaves, fruits and bark used for sores, cuts and chapped and injured skin. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 59 |
| Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake Common Snowberry USDA SYALA |
Flathead Drug, Eye Medicine Bark and wild rose used to make an eyewash. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 59 |
| Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake Common Snowberry USDA SYALA |
Flathead Drug, Eye Medicine Fruit chewed and the juice used for injured eyes. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 59 |
| Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake Common Snowberry USDA SYALA |
Green River Group Drug, Dermatological Aid Plant used to disinfect a festering sore. Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 47 |
| Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake Common Snowberry USDA SYALA |
Green River Group Drug, Disinfectant Plant used to disinfect a festering sore. Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 47 |
| Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake Common Snowberry USDA SYALA |
Hesquiat Drug, Dermatological Aid Berry juice rubbed on warts or sores. Turner, Nancy J. and Barbara S. Efrat, 1982, Ethnobotany of the Hesquiat Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 63 |
| Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake Common Snowberry USDA SYALA |
Klallam Drug, Cold Remedy Decoction of leaves taken for colds. Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 47 |
| Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake Common Snowberry USDA SYALA |
Kutenai Drug, Abortifacient Infusion of cut branches taken for menstrual disorders. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 59 |
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Kwakiutl Drug, Eye Medicine Burned berries and oil rubbed on inflamed eyes. 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 280 |
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Kwakiutl, Southern Other, Tools Branch tips ignited and used for cauterizing. 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 280 |
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Makah Drug, Witchcraft Medicine Leaves chewed and swallowed to counteract evil charms. 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 102 |
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Miwok Drug, Cold Remedy Infusion of root taken for colds. Barrett, S. A. and E. W. Gifford, 1933, Miwok Material Culture, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 2(4):11, page 173 |
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Miwok Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Infusion of root taken for stomachache. Barrett, S. A. and E. W. Gifford, 1933, Miwok Material Culture, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 2(4):11, page 173 |
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Nez Perce Drug, Febrifuge Infusion of twigs used for fevers. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 59 |
| Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake Common Snowberry USDA SYALA |
Nez Perce Drug, Febrifuge Infusion of twigs used for young children with fevers. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 59 |
| Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake Common Snowberry USDA SYALA |
Nez Perce Drug, Pediatric Aid Infusion of twigs used for young children with fevers. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 59 |
| Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake Common Snowberry USDA SYALA |
Nez Perce Other, Protection Branches looped around cradleboards to protect babies from ghosts. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 59 |
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Nitinaht Drug, Diuretic Infusion of bark taken for inability to urinate. 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 102 |
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Nitinaht Other, Protection Bark soaked, rubbed in water and used as a skin wash for protection and truthfulness. 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 102 |
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Nitinaht Other, Toys & Games Berries rubbed on the face during a game called 'lehal.' 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 102 |
| Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake Common Snowberry USDA SYALA |
Okanagan-Colville Drug, Cathartic Decoction of branches, leaves and berries taken as a physic to clean out the system. 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 95 |
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Okanagan-Colville Drug, Dermatological Aid Berries mashed and rubbed in the armpits as an anti-perspirant. 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 95 |
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Okanagan-Colville Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of mashed berries applied to children's skin sores. 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 95 |
| Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake Common Snowberry USDA SYALA |
Okanagan-Colville Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of mashed berries applied to itchy skin. 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 95 |
| Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake Common Snowberry USDA SYALA |
Okanagan-Colville Drug, Eye Medicine Berries mashed, mixed with small amount of warm water and put into the eyes for sore, running eyes. 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 95 |
| Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake Common Snowberry USDA SYALA |
Okanagan-Colville Drug, Eye Medicine Infusion of roots used as an eyewash. 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 95 |
| Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake Common Snowberry USDA SYALA |
Okanagan-Colville Drug, Pediatric Aid Poultice of mashed berries applied to children's skin sores. 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 95 |
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Okanagan-Colville Drug, Poison Berries considered poisonous. 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 95 |
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Okanagan-Colville Fiber, Brushes & Brooms Branches tied together in a bundle to make a broom. 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 95 |
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Okanagan-Colville Food, Forage Berries eaten by ruffed grouse and other birds. 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 95 |
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Paiute Fiber, Furniture Wood used in the construction of cradle boards. Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 112 |
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Paiute Other, Tools Sharpened stem used as a root digging stick. Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 112 |
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Paiute Other, Toys & Games Sticks marked and used in a dice game. Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 112 |
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Saanich Drug, Burn Dressing Berries rubbed on skin for burns. Turner, Nancy Chapman and Marcus A. M. Bell, 1971, The Ethnobotany of the Coast Salish Indians of Vancouver Island, I and II, Economic Botany 25(1):63-104, 335-339, page 80 |
| Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake Common Snowberry USDA SYALA |
Saanich Drug, Dermatological Aid Berries rubbed on skin for rashes and sores. Turner, Nancy Chapman and Marcus A. M. Bell, 1971, The Ethnobotany of the Coast Salish Indians of Vancouver Island, I and II, Economic Botany 25(1):63-104, 335-339, page 80 |