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Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Eskimo, Western Drug, Cough Medicine
Decoction of needles taken or raw needles chewed as a cough medicine.
Lantis, Margaret, 1959, Folk Medicine and Hygiene, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 8:1-75, page 24
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Gitksan Drug, Cold Remedy
Decoction of bark or inner bark used for colds.
Gottesfeld, Leslie M. J., 1992, The Importance of Bark Products in the Aboriginal Economies of Northwestern British Columbia, Canada, Economic Botany 46(2):148-157, page 152
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Gitksan Drug, Cough Medicine
Decoction of bark or inner bark used for coughs.
Gottesfeld, Leslie M. J., 1992, The Importance of Bark Products in the Aboriginal Economies of Northwestern British Columbia, Canada, Economic Botany 46(2):148-157, page 152
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Gitksan Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy
Decoction of bark or inner bark used for flu.
Gottesfeld, Leslie M. J., 1992, The Importance of Bark Products in the Aboriginal Economies of Northwestern British Columbia, Canada, Economic Botany 46(2):148-157, page 152
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Gitksan Drug, Tonic
Decoction of bark or inner bark used as a tonic.
Gottesfeld, Leslie M. J., 1992, The Importance of Bark Products in the Aboriginal Economies of Northwestern British Columbia, Canada, Economic Botany 46(2):148-157, page 152
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Gitksan Food, Unspecified
Cambium eaten fresh.
Gottesfeld, Leslie M. J., 1992, The Importance of Bark Products in the Aboriginal Economies of Northwestern British Columbia, Canada, Economic Botany 46(2):148-157, page 151
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Iroquois Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Gum chewed to facilitate digestion.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De L'ile Aux Coudres, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:75-111, page 83
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Iroquois Fiber, Brushes & Brooms
Wood used to make scrub brushes.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De L'ile Aux Coudres, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:75-111, page 83
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Iroquois Other, Fuel
Bark used to start fires.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De L'ile Aux Coudres, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:75-111, page 83
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Koyukon Drug, Ceremonial Medicine
Pitch, swan feathers & slender grass tops burned by shamans when making medicine for a sick person.
Nelson, Richard K., 1983, Make Prayers to the Raven--A Koyukon View of the Northern Forest, Chicago. The University of Chicago Press, page 50
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Koyukon Drug, Dermatological Aid
Infusion of needles used as a rub or bath for dry skin or sores.
Nelson, Richard K., 1983, Make Prayers to the Raven--A Koyukon View of the Northern Forest, Chicago. The University of Chicago Press, page 49
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Koyukon Drug, Dermatological Aid
Pitch applied to sores and cuts.
Nelson, Richard K., 1983, Make Prayers to the Raven--A Koyukon View of the Northern Forest, Chicago. The University of Chicago Press, page 50
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Koyukon Drug, Hunting Medicine
Tops put in animal track by girls before stepping over it, to avoid alienating animals from hunters.
Nelson, Richard K., 1983, Make Prayers to the Raven--A Koyukon View of the Northern Forest, Chicago. The University of Chicago Press, page 49
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Koyukon Drug, Kidney Aid
Infusion of needles taken for kidney problems.
Nelson, Richard K., 1983, Make Prayers to the Raven--A Koyukon View of the Northern Forest, Chicago. The University of Chicago Press, page 49
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Koyukon Drug, Panacea
Infusion of needles taken to promote general good health.
Nelson, Richard K., 1983, Make Prayers to the Raven--A Koyukon View of the Northern Forest, Chicago. The University of Chicago Press, page 49
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Koyukon Drug, Unspecified
Tree tops used by the shamans to brush people and remove their sickness.
Nelson, Richard K., 1983, Make Prayers to the Raven--A Koyukon View of the Northern Forest, Chicago. The University of Chicago Press, page 49
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Koyukon Fiber, Building Material
Wood split or ripsawed and used as lumber for house construction, caches and tent frames.
Nelson, Richard K., 1983, Make Prayers to the Raven--A Koyukon View of the Northern Forest, Chicago. The University of Chicago Press, page 50
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Koyukon Fiber, Building Material
Wood used for the building log houses.
Nelson, Richard K., 1983, Make Prayers to the Raven--A Koyukon View of the Northern Forest, Chicago. The University of Chicago Press, page 50
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Koyukon Fiber, Canoe Material
Wood split or ripsawed and used to make boats and canoes.
Nelson, Richard K., 1983, Make Prayers to the Raven--A Koyukon View of the Northern Forest, Chicago. The University of Chicago Press, page 50
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Koyukon Fiber, Caulking Material
Pitch used to caulk boat seams.
Nelson, Richard K., 1983, Make Prayers to the Raven--A Koyukon View of the Northern Forest, Chicago. The University of Chicago Press, page 50
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Koyukon Fiber, Snow Gear
Wood split or ripsawed and used to make sleds.
Nelson, Richard K., 1983, Make Prayers to the Raven--A Koyukon View of the Northern Forest, Chicago. The University of Chicago Press, page 50
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Koyukon Food, Candy
Pitch chewed like gum.
Nelson, Richard K., 1983, Make Prayers to the Raven--A Koyukon View of the Northern Forest, Chicago. The University of Chicago Press, page 50
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Koyukon Other, Ceremonial Items
Knot ring worn by children on a string around the neck to make them skilled with their hands.
Nelson, Richard K., 1983, Make Prayers to the Raven--A Koyukon View of the Northern Forest, Chicago. The University of Chicago Press, page 50
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Koyukon Other, Cooking Tools
Roots used for carving spoons and bowls.
Nelson, Richard K., 1983, Make Prayers to the Raven--A Koyukon View of the Northern Forest, Chicago. The University of Chicago Press, page 50
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Koyukon Other, Fasteners
Roots skinned and used to lash birchbark baskets.
Nelson, Richard K., 1983, Make Prayers to the Raven--A Koyukon View of the Northern Forest, Chicago. The University of Chicago Press, page 50
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Koyukon Other, Fuel
Wood used for household heating fuel.
Nelson, Richard K., 1983, Make Prayers to the Raven--A Koyukon View of the Northern Forest, Chicago. The University of Chicago Press, page 50
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Koyukon Other, Good Luck Charm
Golden needles conferred good luck to those who found them.
Nelson, Richard K., 1983, Make Prayers to the Raven--A Koyukon View of the Northern Forest, Chicago. The University of Chicago Press, page 50
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Koyukon Other, Hide Preparation
Rotten wood pulverized, mixed with rotten willow and used to smoke hides.
Nelson, Richard K., 1983, Make Prayers to the Raven--A Koyukon View of the Northern Forest, Chicago. The University of Chicago Press, page 50
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Koyukon Other, Protection
Boughs taken home as talismans for protection.
Nelson, Richard K., 1983, Make Prayers to the Raven--A Koyukon View of the Northern Forest, Chicago. The University of Chicago Press, page 50
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Koyukon Other, Protection
Trees nullified dangerous spiritual forces.
Nelson, Richard K., 1983, Make Prayers to the Raven--A Koyukon View of the Northern Forest, Chicago. The University of Chicago Press, page 50
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Koyukon Other, Protection
Trees protected those who slept beneath them, especially from malevolent spirits.
Nelson, Richard K., 1983, Make Prayers to the Raven--A Koyukon View of the Northern Forest, Chicago. The University of Chicago Press, page 49
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Malecite Drug, Unspecified
Pitch used in medicines.
Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1952, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Malecite Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 42:1-7, page 6
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Malecite Fiber, Building Material
Bark used for hut roofing.
Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1952, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Malecite Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 42:1-7, page 6
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Malecite Fiber, Canoe Material
Bark used for canoes.
Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1952, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Malecite Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 42:1-7, page 6
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Malecite Fiber, Mats, Rugs & Bedding
Needles and branches used for pillows and bedding.
Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1952, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Malecite Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 42:1-7, page 6
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Malecite Fiber, Sewing Material
Roots used for thread.
Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1952, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Malecite Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 42:1-7, page 6
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Malecite Other, Waterproofing Agent
Pitch used for waterproofing seams in canoes.
Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1952, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Malecite Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 42:1-7, page 6
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Menominee Drug, Dermatological Aid
Poultice of cooked, beaten inner bark applied to wounds, cuts or swellings.
Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 45
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Menominee Drug, Internal Medicine
Infusion of inner bark taken for 'inward troubles for either man or woman.'
Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 45
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Micmac Drug, Cough Medicine
Bark used as a cough remedy.
Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 59
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Micmac Drug, Dermatological Aid
Bark used to prepare a salve for cuts and wounds.
Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 59
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Micmac Drug, Dermatological Aid
Gum used for scabs and sores.
Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 59
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Micmac Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Parts of plant used for stomach trouble.
Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 59
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Micmac Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy
Bark, leaves and stems used for scurvy.
Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 59
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Micmac Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy
Stems used for scurvy.
Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 59
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Micmac Fiber, Mats, Rugs & Bedding
Boughs used to make beds.
Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Micmac Food, Beverage
Bark used to make a beverage.
Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Micmac Other, Fuel
Wood used for kindling and fuel.
Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Montagnais Drug, Tonic
Infusion of twigs taken 'for generally beneficial effects.'
Speck, Frank G., 1917, Medicine Practices of the Northeastern Algonquians, Proceedings of the 19th International Congress of Americanists Pp. 303-321, page 314
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Ojibwa Drug, Disinfectant
Dried leaves used as an inhalant and fumigator.
Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 379