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Thalictrum dasycarpum Fisch. & Av‚-Lall.
Purple Meadowrue
USDA THDA
Dakota Other, Incense & Fragrance
Mature fruits stored in bags for their agreeable odor and rubbed or scattered on clothing. The tops were broken off the mature fruits and stored in bags for their agreeable odor being rubbed and scattered on clothing at any time when the effect was desired. Although the smell was not considered to be very fragrant by Europeans, the Indians treasured it because of its suggestion of the fresh outdoors.
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 360
Thalictrum dasycarpum Fisch. & Av‚-Lall.
Purple Meadowrue
USDA THDA
Dakota Other, Incense & Fragrance
Mature, lightly scented fruits stored or scattered over clothing for the pleasant odor.
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 80
Thalictrum dasycarpum Fisch. & Av‚-Lall.
Purple Meadowrue
USDA THDA
Dakota Other, Toys & Games
Hollow stems used by small boys to make toy flutes.
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 80
Thalictrum dasycarpum Fisch. & Av‚-Lall.
Purple Meadowrue
USDA THDA
Lakota Drug, Dermatological Aid
Seeds chewed and rubbed on the hands as a lotion.
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 56
Thalictrum dasycarpum Fisch. & Av‚-Lall.
Purple Meadowrue
USDA THDA
Lakota Drug, Veterinary Aid
Seeds given to horses to make them lively.
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 56
Thalictrum dasycarpum Fisch. & Av‚-Lall.
Purple Meadowrue
USDA THDA
Meskwaki Drug, Love Medicine
Used as a love medicine to reconcile a quarrelsome couple.
Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 240
Thalictrum dasycarpum Fisch. & Av‚-Lall.
Purple Meadowrue
USDA THDA
Ojibwa Drug, Febrifuge
Infusion of root used for fevers.
Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 383
Thalictrum dasycarpum Fisch. & Av‚-Lall.
Purple Meadowrue
USDA THDA
Omaha Other, Toys & Games
Hollow stems used by small boys to make toy flutes.
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 80
Thalictrum dasycarpum Fisch. & Av‚-Lall.
Purple Meadowrue
USDA THDA
Pawnee Drug, Veterinary Aid
Plant mixed with clay and rubbed on muzzle of horses as a stimulant.
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 80
Thalictrum dasycarpum Fisch. & Av‚-Lall.
Purple Meadowrue
USDA THDA
Pawnee Other, Toys & Games
Hollow stems used by small boys to make toy flutes.
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 80
Thalictrum dasycarpum Fisch. & Av‚-Lall.
Purple Meadowrue
USDA THDA
Ponca Drug, Love Medicine
Plant tops rubbed in hands of bachelors as a love charm.
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 80
Thalictrum dasycarpum Fisch. & Av‚-Lall.
Purple Meadowrue
USDA THDA
Ponca Other, Toys & Games
Hollow stems used by small boys to make toy flutes.
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 80
Thalictrum dasycarpum Fisch. & Av‚-Lall.
Purple Meadowrue
USDA THDA
Potawatomi Drug, Dermatological Aid
Seeds peppered on surface of poultices to make them more effective.
Smith, Huron H., 1933, Ethnobotany of the Forest Potawatomi Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 7:1-230, page 75
Thalictrum dasycarpum Fisch. & Av‚-Lall.
Purple Meadowrue
USDA THDA
Potawatomi Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Compound containing leaves and seeds used for cramps.
Smith, Huron H., 1933, Ethnobotany of the Forest Potawatomi Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 7:1-230, page 75
Thalictrum dasycarpum Fisch. & Av‚-Lall.
Purple Meadowrue
USDA THDA
Potawatomi Drug, Hunting Medicine
Dried seeds smoked while hunting to bring good luck.
Smith, Huron H., 1933, Ethnobotany of the Forest Potawatomi Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 7:1-230, page 123
Thalictrum dasycarpum Fisch. & Av‚-Lall.
Purple Meadowrue
USDA THDA
Potawatomi Drug, Love Medicine
Seeds mixed with tobacco and smoked when going to call upon a favorite lady friend.
Smith, Huron H., 1933, Ethnobotany of the Forest Potawatomi Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 7:1-230, page 123
Thalictrum dasycarpum Fisch. & Av‚-Lall.
Purple Meadowrue
USDA THDA
Potawatomi Drug, Love Medicine
Seeds used as a love medicine by the Prairie Potawatomi.
Smith, Huron H., 1933, Ethnobotany of the Forest Potawatomi Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 7:1-230, page 75
Thalictrum dioicum L.
Early Meadowrue
USDA THDI
Cherokee Drug, Antidiarrheal
Infusion of root taken for diarrhea.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 53
Thalictrum dioicum L.
Early Meadowrue
USDA THDI
Cherokee Drug, Antiemetic
Infusion of root taken for vomiting.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 53
Thalictrum dioicum L.
Early Meadowrue
USDA THDI
Iroquois Drug, Eye Medicine
Decoction of roots used as a wash for sore eyes from a head cold.
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 327
Thalictrum dioicum L.
Early Meadowrue
USDA THDI
Iroquois Drug, Heart Medicine
Decoction of roots taken for heart palpitations.
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 327
Thalictrum dioicum L.
Early Meadowrue
USDA THDI
Iroquois Drug, Other
Plant used to 'make you crazy.'
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 327
Thalictrum fendleri Engelm. ex Gray
Fendler's Meadowrue
USDA THFEF
Keres, Western Drug, Cold Remedy
Infusion of plant used for colds.
Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 72
Thalictrum fendleri Engelm. ex Gray
Fendler's Meadowrue
USDA THFEF
Navajo Other, Ceremonial Items
Used to make tea to drink and bathe in on fifth night after blackening ceremony of War Dance.
Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 48
Thalictrum fendleri Engelm. ex Gray
Fendler's Meadowrue
USDA THFEF
Navajo, Ramah Drug, Ceremonial Medicine
Decoction of plant taken as ceremonial medicine.
Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 28
Thalictrum fendleri Engelm. ex Gray
Fendler's Meadowrue
USDA THFEF
Navajo, Ramah Dye, Black
Upper branch ash used an Enemyway blackening.
Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 28
Thalictrum fendleri Engelm. ex Gray
Fendler's Meadowrue
USDA THFEF
Shoshoni Drug, Venereal Aid
Decoction of root used for gonorrhea.
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 145
Thalictrum fendleri Engelm. ex Gray
Fendler's Meadowrue
USDA THFEF
Washo Drug, Cold Remedy
Decoction of root taken as a cold remedy.
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 145
Thalictrum fendleri var. polycarpum Torr.
Fendler's Meadowrue
USDA THFEP2
Kawaiisu Drug, Poison
Root caused death when eaten by cows and horses.
Zigmond, Maurice L., 1981, Kawaiisu Ethnobotany, Salt Lake City. University of Utah Press, page 67
Thalictrum fendleri var. polycarpum Torr.
Fendler's Meadowrue
USDA THFEP2
Mendocino Indian Drug, Panacea
Root used as a universal charm and panacea.
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 348
Thalictrum fendleri var. polycarpum Torr.
Fendler's Meadowrue
USDA THFEP2
Mendocino Indian Drug, Poison
Stems 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 348
Thalictrum fendleri var. polycarpum Torr.
Fendler's Meadowrue
USDA THFEP2
Wailaki Drug, Analgesic
Crushed stem and leaf juice used as a wash for headaches.
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 348
Thalictrum fendleri var. polycarpum Torr.
Fendler's Meadowrue
USDA THFEP2
Yuki Drug, Orthopedic Aid
Poultice of pounded plant applied to sprains.
Curtin, L. S. M., 1957, Some Plants Used by the Yuki Indians ... II. Food Plants, The Masterkey 31:85-94, page 47
Thalictrum occidentale Gray
Western Meadowrue
USDA THOC
Blackfoot Drug, Dermatological Aid
Powdered fruits mixed with water and used as cosmetic on the hair and body.
Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 125
Thalictrum occidentale Gray
Western Meadowrue
USDA THOC
Blackfoot Drug, Pulmonary Aid
Infusion of seeds used for chest pains.
Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 74
Thalictrum occidentale Gray
Western Meadowrue
USDA THOC
Blackfoot Food, Spice
Fruit used to spice pemmican, dried meat and broths.
Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 105
Thalictrum occidentale Gray
Western Meadowrue
USDA THOC
Blackfoot Other, Incense & Fragrance
Berries dried and placed in small buckskin bags for perfume.
McClintock, Walter, 1909, Medizinal- Und Nutzpflanzen Der Schwarzfuss Indianer, Zeitschriff fur Ethnologie 41:273-9, page 278
Thalictrum occidentale Gray
Western Meadowrue
USDA THOC
Blackfoot Other, Incense & Fragrance
Fruits kept as a household and clothing deodorant.
Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 123
Thalictrum occidentale Gray
Western Meadowrue
USDA THOC
Blackfoot Other, Incense & Fragrance
Seeds and leaves kept for the pleasant smell.
Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 35
Thalictrum occidentale Gray
Western Meadowrue
USDA THOC
Blackfoot Other, Insecticide
Seeds and leaves placed among clothing or other possessions as an insect repellant.
Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 35
Thalictrum occidentale Gray
Western Meadowrue
USDA THOC
Blackfoot Other, Paint
Fruits often crushed and mixed with paint for a robe.
Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 123
Thalictrum occidentale Gray
Western Meadowrue
USDA THOC
Gitksan Drug, Analgesic
Root chewed and juice swallowed for headache.
Smith, Harlan I., 1929, Materia Medica of the Bella Coola and Neighboring Tribes of British Columbia, National Museum of Canada Bulletin 56:47-68, page 57
Thalictrum occidentale Gray
Western Meadowrue
USDA THOC
Gitksan Drug, Blood Medicine
Root chewed and juice swallowed to improve blood circulation.
Smith, Harlan I., 1929, Materia Medica of the Bella Coola and Neighboring Tribes of British Columbia, National Museum of Canada Bulletin 56:47-68, page 57
Thalictrum occidentale Gray
Western Meadowrue
USDA THOC
Gitksan Drug, Eye Medicine
Root chewed and juice swallowed for eye trouble.
Smith, Harlan I., 1929, Materia Medica of the Bella Coola and Neighboring Tribes of British Columbia, National Museum of Canada Bulletin 56:47-68, page 57
Thalictrum occidentale Gray
Western Meadowrue
USDA THOC
Gitksan Drug, Orthopedic Aid
Root chewed and juice swallowed for sore legs.
Smith, Harlan I., 1929, Materia Medica of the Bella Coola and Neighboring Tribes of British Columbia, National Museum of Canada Bulletin 56:47-68, page 57
Thalictrum occidentale Gray
Western Meadowrue
USDA THOC
Gitksan Drug, Pulmonary Aid
Root chewed and juice swallowed to loosen phlegm.
Smith, Harlan I., 1929, Materia Medica of the Bella Coola and Neighboring Tribes of British Columbia, National Museum of Canada Bulletin 56:47-68, page 57
Thalictrum occidentale Gray
Western Meadowrue
USDA THOC
Thompson Drug, Dermatological Aid
Poultice of mashed roots applied to open wounds.
Turner, Nancy J., Laurence C. Thompson and M. Terry Thompson et al., 1990, Thompson Ethnobotany: Knowledge and Usage of Plants by the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, Victoria. Royal British Columbia Museum, page 250
Thalictrum pubescens Pursh
King Of The Meadow
USDA THPU2
Iroquois Drug, Hemostat
Infusion of smashed plant used to wash the head and neck for nosebleeds.
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 327
Thalictrum pubescens Pursh
King Of The Meadow
USDA THPU2
Iroquois Drug, Liver Aid
Compound infusion of roots taken as a gall medicine.
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 327
Thalictrum pubescens Pursh
King Of The Meadow
USDA THPU2
Montagnais Food, Spice
Leaves used to flavor salmon.
Speck, Frank G., 1917, Medicine Practices of the Northeastern Algonquians, Proceedings of the 19th International Congress of Americanists Pp. 303-321, page 315