id,species,species_label,tribe,tribe_label,source,source_label,pageno,use_category,use_category_label,use_subcategory,use_subcategory_label,notes,rawsource 1090,42,Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC.,291,Zuni,6,s15,42,2,Drug,82,Burn Dressing,Blossoms and root chewed and juice applied before fire-eating or -walking.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 42" 1091,42,Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC.,291,Zuni,6,s15,42,2,Drug,82,Burn Dressing,Poultice of pulverized plant mixed with water applied to burns.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 42" 1153,46,Achnatherum hymenoides (Roemer & J.A. Schultes) Barkworth,291,Zuni,6,s15,67,1,Food,75,Staple,"Ground seeds used as a staple before the availability of corn. After the introduction of corn, the ground seeds were mixed with corn meal and made into steamed balls or pats.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 67" 1894,101,Ageratina occidentalis (Hook.) King & H.E. Robins.,291,Zuni,6,s15,50,2,Drug,35,Antirheumatic (External),Ingredient of 'schumaakwe cakes' and used externally for rheumatism.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 50" 1895,101,Ageratina occidentalis (Hook.) King & H.E. Robins.,291,Zuni,6,s15,50,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Ingredient of 'schumaakwe cakes' and used externally for swelling.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 50" 2456,170,Alnus incana ssp. tenuifolia (Nutt.) Breitung,291,Zuni,6,s15,80,5,Dye,127,Red-Brown,Bark used to dye deerskin reddish-brown.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 80" 2728,186,Amaranthus blitoides S. Wats.,291,Zuni,6,s15,65,1,Food,2,Bread & Cake,"Seeds originally eaten raw, but later ground with black corn meal, made into balls and eaten.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 65" 2747,188,Amaranthus cruentus L.,291,Zuni,6,s15,87,1,Food,131,Cooking Agent,Feathery part of plant ground into a fine meal and used to color ceremonial bread red. The bread was carried by personators of anthropic gods and thrown by them to the populace between the dances.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 87" 2748,188,Amaranthus cruentus L.,291,Zuni,6,s15,87,3,Other,30,Ceremonial Items,Feathery part of plant ground into a fine meal and used to color ceremonial bread red. The bread was carried by personators of anthropic gods and thrown by them to the populace between the dances.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 87" 2749,188,Amaranthus cruentus L.,291,Zuni,6,s15,83,3,Other,26,Paint,Crushed leaves and blossoms moistened with spittle or water and rubbed on cheeks as rouge.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 83" 2839,196,Ambrosia acanthicarpa Hook.,291,Zuni,6,s15,"51, 52",2,Drug,84,Abortifacient,Infusion of whole plant taken and used as wash for 'obstructed menstruation.',"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 51, 52" 2840,196,Ambrosia acanthicarpa Hook.,291,Zuni,6,s15,"51, 52",2,Drug,71,Toothache Remedy,Ground root placed in tooth for toothache.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 51, 52" 3233,233,Amsonia tomentosa var. tomentosa,291,Zuni,6,s15,53,2,Drug,114,Snake Bite Remedy,Compound poultice of root applied with much ceremony to rattlesnake bite.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 53" 5049,393,Artemisia carruthii Wood ex Carruth.,291,Zuni,6,s15,"42, 43",2,Drug,6,Analgesic,Seeds placed on coals and used as a sweatbath for body pains from a serious cold.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 42, 43" 5050,393,Artemisia carruthii Wood ex Carruth.,291,Zuni,6,s15,65,1,Food,2,Bread & Cake,"Ground seeds mixed with water, made into balls, steamed and used for food.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 65" 5309,397,Artemisia frigida Willd.,291,Zuni,6,s15,42,2,Drug,21,Cold Remedy,Infusion of whole plant taken as a cold remedy.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 42" 5310,397,Artemisia frigida Willd.,291,Zuni,6,s15,87,3,Other,38,Decorations,Sprigs and corn ears attached to decorated tablets and carried by female dancers in a drama. The sprigs and corn ears were carried by female dancers in the drama of The Coming of the Corn Maidens.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 87" 5311,397,Artemisia frigida Willd.,291,Zuni,6,s15,87,3,Other,186,Fertilizer,Sprigs dipped in water and planted with corn so that it would grow in abundance.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 87" 6149,435,Asclepias involucrata Engelm. ex Torr.,291,Zuni,6,s15,65,1,Food,5,Forage,Plant favored by jackrabbits.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 65" 6272,445,Asclepias subverticillata (Gray) Vail,291,Zuni,6,s15,77,4,Fiber,73,Clothing,"Pods gathered when two thirds ripe and the cotton used for weaving clothing. The cotton was used for weaving beautiful white dance kilts, women's belts and other articles of clothing.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 77" 6273,445,Asclepias subverticillata (Gray) Vail,291,Zuni,6,s15,88,4,Fiber,99,Cordage,Coma made into cords and used for fastening plumes to the prayer sticks. The sticks were used as offerings and were planted in the fields and in sacred springs. An excavation was made in the bed of the spring in which the offerings were deposited with a stone attached and covered with soil from the bottom.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 88" 6274,445,Asclepias subverticillata (Gray) Vail,291,Zuni,6,s15,65,1,Food,,,Buds eaten by little boys.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 65" 6275,445,Asclepias subverticillata (Gray) Vail,291,Zuni,6,s15,88,3,Other,30,Ceremonial Items,Coma made into cords and used for fastening plumes to the prayer sticks. The sticks were used as offerings and were planted in the fields and in sacred springs. An excavation was made in the bed of the spring in which the offerings were deposited with a stone attached and covered with soil from the bottom.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 88" 6511,481,Astragalus lentiginosus var. diphysus (Gray) M.E. Jones,291,Zuni,6,s15,65,1,Food,4,Dried Food,Pods dried for winter use.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 65" 6512,481,Astragalus lentiginosus var. diphysus (Gray) M.E. Jones,291,Zuni,6,s15,65,1,Food,,,"Pods eaten fresh, boiled and salted.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 65" 6651,503,Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt.,291,Zuni,6,s15,44,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Infusion of dried root and blossoms or poultice of blossoms used for ant bites.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 44" 6653,503,Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt.,291,Zuni,6,s15,88,2,Drug,61,Hunting Medicine,Twigs attached to prayer plumes and sacrificed to the cottontail rabbit to ensure good hunting.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 88" 6654,503,Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt.,291,Zuni,6,s15,88,3,Other,30,Ceremonial Items,Twigs attached to prayer plumes and sacrificed to the cottontail rabbit to ensure good hunting.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 88" 6713,512,Atriplex powellii S. Wats.,291,Zuni,6,s15,66,1,Food,44,Porridge,"Seeds eaten raw before the presence of corn & afterwards, ground with corn meal & made into a mush.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 66" 6826,540,Bahia dissecta (Gray) Britt.,291,Zuni,6,s15,62,2,Drug,6,Analgesic,Powdered plant rubbed on affected parts for headache.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 62" 6827,540,Bahia dissecta (Gray) Britt.,291,Zuni,6,s15,62,2,Drug,35,Antirheumatic (External),Powdered plant rubbed on affected parts for rheumatism.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 62" 7059,571,Berula erecta (Huds.) Coville,291,Zuni,6,s15,44,2,Drug,35,Antirheumatic (External),Ingredient of 'schumaakwe cakes' and used externally for rheumatism.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 44" 7061,571,Berula erecta (Huds.) Coville,291,Zuni,6,s15,44,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Ingredient of 'schumaakwe cakes' and used externally for swelling.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 44" 7447,608,Bouteloua gracilis (Willd. ex Kunth) Lag. ex Griffiths,291,Zuni,6,s15,83,4,Fiber,93,Brushes & Brooms,"Grass bunches tied together and the severed end used as a hairbrush, the other as a broom.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 83" 7448,608,Bouteloua gracilis (Willd. ex Kunth) Lag. ex Griffiths,291,Zuni,6,s15,83,3,Other,33,Cooking Tools,Grass bunches tied together and used to strain goat's milk.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 83" 7626,655,Caesalpinia jamesii (Torr. & Gray) Fisher,291,Zuni,6,s15,54,2,Drug,34,Veterinary Aid,Infusion of plant given to sheep to make them 'prolific.',"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 54" 7928,712,Campanula parryi Gray,291,Zuni,6,s15,44,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Blossoms chewed and saliva applied to skin as a depilatory.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 44" 7929,712,Campanula parryi Gray,291,Zuni,6,s15,44,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Poultice of chewed root applied to bruises.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 44" 8475,787,Castilleja integra Gray,291,Zuni,6,s15,80,5,Dye,108,Black,Root bark used with minerals to color deerskin black.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 80" 9044,854,Chaetopappa ericoides (Torr.) Nesom,291,Zuni,6,s15,55,2,Drug,6,Analgesic,Infusion of pulverized plant applied for pain from cold or rheumatism.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 55" 9045,854,Chaetopappa ericoides (Torr.) Nesom,291,Zuni,6,s15,55,2,Drug,35,Antirheumatic (External),Infusion of whole plant rubbed on body for swelling and rheumatic pain.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 55" 9046,854,Chaetopappa ericoides (Torr.) Nesom,291,Zuni,6,s15,55,2,Drug,21,Cold Remedy,Infusion of whole plant rubbed on body for pain from a cold.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 55" 9047,854,Chaetopappa ericoides (Torr.) Nesom,291,Zuni,6,s15,55,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Infusion of pulverized plant rubbed over body for swellings.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 55" 9048,854,Chaetopappa ericoides (Torr.) Nesom,291,Zuni,6,s15,55,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Warm infusion of plant taken to 'hasten parturition.',"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 55" 9225,877,Chamaesyce polycarpa (Benth.) Millsp. ex Parish,291,Zuni,6,s15,51,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Warm gruel made with plant and white cornmeal taken to promote milk flow.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 51" 9246,880,Chamaesyce serpyllifolia ssp. serpyllifolia,291,Zuni,6,s15,51,2,Drug,29,Cathartic,Plant used as a cathartic.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 51" 9247,880,Chamaesyce serpyllifolia ssp. serpyllifolia,291,Zuni,6,s15,51,2,Drug,40,Emetic,Plant used as an emetic.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 51" 9248,880,Chamaesyce serpyllifolia ssp. serpyllifolia,291,Zuni,6,s15,51,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Plant used to increase the flow of milk in nursing mother.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 51" 9249,880,Chamaesyce serpyllifolia ssp. serpyllifolia,291,Zuni,6,s15,67,1,Food,85,Candy,Leaves chewed for the pleasant taste.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 67" 9250,880,Chamaesyce serpyllifolia ssp. serpyllifolia,291,Zuni,6,s15,67,1,Food,135,Sweetener,"Root pieces used to sweeten corn meal. After the mouth had been thoroughly cleansed, the women who sweetened the corn placed a piece of it in their mouths. The root remained in the mouth for two days, except to take refreshment and to sleep. Each time the root was removed from the mouth, the mouth was cleansed with cold water before returning the root to it. Finally, when they began sweetening the corn, either yellow or black corn was used. The women, with their fingers, placed as much corn meal as possible into their mouths and held it there, without chewing, until the accumulation of saliva forced ejection of the mass.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 67" 9505,900,Chenopodium graveolens Willd.,291,Zuni,6,s15,45,2,Drug,6,Analgesic,Plant steeped in water and vapor inhaled for headache.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 45" 9506,900,Chenopodium graveolens Willd.,291,Zuni,6,s15,45,2,Drug,78,Herbal Steam,Plant steeped in water and vapor inhaled for headache.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 45" 9525,903,Chenopodium leptophyllum (Moq.) Nutt. ex S. Wats.,291,Zuni,6,s15,66,1,Food,2,Bread & Cake,"Ground seeds mixed with corn meal and salt, made into a stiff batter, formed into balls and steamed. The Zuni say that upon reaching this world, the seeds were prepared without the meal because there was no corn. Now the young plants are boiled, either alone or with meat, and are greatly relished.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 66" 9527,903,Chenopodium leptophyllum (Moq.) Nutt. ex S. Wats.,291,Zuni,6,s15,66,1,Food,,,Young plants boiled alone or with meat and used for food.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 66" 9979,964,Cirsium ochrocentrum Gray,291,Zuni,6,s15,"44, 45",2,Drug,77,Diaphoretic,Infusion of whole plant taken as a diaphoretic for syphilis.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 44, 45" 9980,964,Cirsium ochrocentrum Gray,291,Zuni,6,s15,"44, 45",2,Drug,117,Diuretic,Infusion of whole plant taken as a diuretic for syphilis.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 44, 45" 9981,964,Cirsium ochrocentrum Gray,291,Zuni,6,s15,"44, 45",2,Drug,40,Emetic,Infusion of whole plant taken as an emetic for syphilis.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 44, 45" 9983,964,Cirsium ochrocentrum Gray,291,Zuni,6,s15,"44, 45",2,Drug,46,Venereal Aid,Infusion of whole plant taken for syphilis.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 44, 45" 10345,1026,Cleome serrulata Pursh,291,Zuni,6,s15,69,1,Food,4,Dried Food,Leaves gathered in large quantities and hung indoors to dry for winter use.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 69" 10346,1026,Cleome serrulata Pursh,291,Zuni,6,s15,69,1,Food,,,"Tender leaves usually boiled with corn, on or off the cob, and highly seasoned with chile.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 69" 10348,1026,Cleome serrulata Pursh,291,Zuni,6,s15,96,3,Other,30,Ceremonial Items,Plant paste used with black mineral paint to color sticks of plume offerings to anthropic gods. The plant was boiled for a long time and the concoction allowed to evaporate. The precipitated paste was then used with black mineral paint to color sticks of plume offerings to anthropic gods.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 96" 10349,1026,Cleome serrulata Pursh,291,Zuni,6,s15,82,3,Other,38,Decorations,Whole plant except for the root used in pottery decorations. The whole plant except for the root was boiled for a considerable amount of time and the water was allowed to evaporate. The firm paste secured from precipitation was used in conjunction with a black mineral paint for decorating pottery.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 82" 10350,1026,Cleome serrulata Pursh,291,Zuni,6,s15,96,3,Other,26,Paint,Plant paste used with black mineral paint to color sticks of plume offerings to anthropic gods. The plant was boiled for a long time and the concoction allowed to evaporate. The precipitated paste was then used with black mineral paint to color sticks of plume offerings to anthropic gods.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 96" 10627,1069,Conyza canadensis var. canadensis,291,Zuni,6,s15,55,2,Drug,62,Respiratory Aid,"Crushed flowers inserted in nostrils to cause sneezing, relieving 'rhinitis.'","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 55" 10732,1083,Coreopsis tinctoria var. tinctoria,291,Zuni,6,s15,84,2,Drug,142,Reproductive Aid,"Infusion of whole plant, except for the root, taken by women desiring female babies.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 84" 10733,1083,Coreopsis tinctoria var. tinctoria,291,Zuni,6,s15,80,5,Dye,136,Red,Blossoms used with other flowers as a mahogany red dye for yarn.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 80" 10734,1083,Coreopsis tinctoria var. tinctoria,291,Zuni,6,s15,66,1,Food,27,Beverage,"Plant formerly used to make a hot beverage until the introduction of coffee by traders. The plant was folded while fresh, a number of folds being attached one below the other, and hung on the wall to dry. When the beverage was desired, a fold was detached from the wall and used to make a hot beverage.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 66" 10744,1086,Coriandrum sativum L.,291,Zuni,6,s15,66,1,Food,7,Sauce & Relish,Powdered seeds ground with chile and used a condiment with meat.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 66" 10745,1086,Coriandrum sativum L.,291,Zuni,6,s15,66,1,Food,31,Vegetable,Leaves used as a salad.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 66" 11515,1146,Croton texensis (Klotzsch) Muell.-Arg.,291,Zuni,6,s15,45,2,Drug,103,Antiemetic,Decoction of plant taken for 'sick stomach.',"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 45" 11516,1146,Croton texensis (Klotzsch) Muell.-Arg.,291,Zuni,6,s15,45,2,Drug,29,Cathartic,Decoction of plant taken as a purgative.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 45" 11517,1146,Croton texensis (Klotzsch) Muell.-Arg.,291,Zuni,6,s15,45,2,Drug,117,Diuretic,Decoction of plant taken as a diuretic.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 45" 11536,1149,Cryptantha crassisepala (Torr. & Gray) Greene,291,Zuni,6,s15,45,2,Drug,90,Stimulant,Hot infusion of pulverized plant applied to limbs for fatigue.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 45" 11739,1164,Cucurbita pepo L.,291,Zuni,6,s15,45,2,Drug,35,Antirheumatic (External),Ingredient in schumaakwe cakes and used externally for rheumatism and swelling.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 45" 11740,1164,Cucurbita pepo L.,291,Zuni,6,s15,"45, 46",2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Ingredient of 'schumaakwe cakes' and used externally for rheumatism and swelling.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 45, 46" 11741,1164,Cucurbita pepo L.,291,Zuni,6,s15,"45, 46",2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Poultice of seeds and blossoms applied to cactus scratches.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 45, 46" 11742,1164,Cucurbita pepo L.,291,Zuni,6,s15,67,1,Food,4,Dried Food,"Fresh squash cut into spiral strips, folded into hanks and hung up to dry for winter use.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 67" 11743,1164,Cucurbita pepo L.,291,Zuni,6,s15,67,1,Food,47,Special Food,Blossoms cooked in grease and used as a delicacy in combination with other foods.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 67" 11744,1164,Cucurbita pepo L.,291,Zuni,6,s15,67,1,Food,,,"Fresh squash, either whole or in pieces, roasted in ashes and used for food.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 67" 11745,1164,Cucurbita pepo L.,291,Zuni,6,s15,88,3,Other,30,Ceremonial Items,Gourds worn in phallic dances symbolizing fructification or made into ceremonial rattles. The gourd rattles were used in ceremonies for both anthropic and zooic worship.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 88" 11746,1164,Cucurbita pepo L.,291,Zuni,6,s15,88,3,Other,32,Containers,Gourds made into receptacles for storing precious articles.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 88" 11747,1164,Cucurbita pepo L.,291,Zuni,6,s15,67,3,Other,33,Cooking Tools,"Gourds made into cups, ladles and dippers and put to various uses.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 67" 11806,1178,Cycloloma atriplicifolium (Spreng.) Coult.,291,Zuni,6,s15,67,1,Food,75,Staple,"Tiny seeds ground, mixed with corn meal and made into steamed cakes.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 67" 11807,1178,Cycloloma atriplicifolium (Spreng.) Coult.,291,Zuni,6,s15,84,3,Other,58,Protection,"Blossoms chewed and rubbed all over the hands for protection. This medicine belonged to the grandmother of the Gods of War. She gave it to the people with the instructions that, when near the enemy, they should chew the blossoms, eject the mass into their hand rubbing their hands well together. As soon as the Gods of War had done this, a peculiar yellow light spread all over the world, preventing the enemy from seeing how to aim their arrows.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 84" 12015,1224,Dalea lasiathera Gray,291,Zuni,6,s15,69,1,Food,85,Candy,"Root chewed, especially by children, and greatly enjoyed.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 69" 12016,1224,Dalea lasiathera Gray,291,Zuni,6,s15,69,1,Food,86,Spice,Flowers crushed by hand and sprinkled into meat stew as a flavoring after cooking.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 69" 12239,1244,Datura wrightii Regel,291,Zuni,6,s15,"46, 48",2,Drug,95,Anesthetic,Powdered root given as an anesthetic for surgery.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 46, 48" 12240,1244,Datura wrightii Regel,291,Zuni,6,s15,"46, 48",2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Poultice of root and flower meal applied to wounds to promote healing.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 46, 48" 12241,1244,Datura wrightii Regel,291,Zuni,6,s15,"46, 48",2,Drug,54,Narcotic,Powdered root given as a narcotic for surgery.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 46, 48" 12243,1244,Datura wrightii Regel,291,Zuni,6,s15,88,3,Other,30,Ceremonial Items,Powdered root used by rain priests in a number of ways to ensure fruitful rains.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 88" 12244,1244,Datura wrightii Regel,291,Zuni,6,s15,88,3,Other,30,Ceremonial Items,Root pieces chewed by a robbery victim in order to find out the thief's identity. The root was given to the victim by a rain priest. The victim was told to chew the root and that the medicine would induce dreams of the thief. The rain priest would ask the victim to tell him everything he remembered in his dream so that he could identify the thief and recover the stolen property.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 88" 12245,1244,Datura wrightii Regel,291,Zuni,6,s15,93,3,Other,30,Ceremonial Items,"Wood used as a favorite firewood, but more importantly in ceremonies.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 93" 12545,1303,Dimorphocarpa wislizeni (Engelm.) Rollins,291,Zuni,6,s15,"48, 49",2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,"Warm infusion of pulverized plant applied to swelling, especially the throat.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 48, 49" 12547,1303,Dimorphocarpa wislizeni (Engelm.) Rollins,291,Zuni,6,s15,"48, 49",2,Drug,60,Psychological Aid,Decoction of entire plant given for delirium.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 48, 49" 12548,1303,Dimorphocarpa wislizeni (Engelm.) Rollins,291,Zuni,6,s15,91,2,Drug,60,Psychological Aid,Infusion of plant taken by men to 'loosen their tongues so they may talk like fools & drunken men.' It was said that this infusion should never be given to women because they 'should not be made to talk too much.',"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 91" 13149,1403,Ephedra nevadensis S. Wats.,291,Zuni,6,s15,49,2,Drug,46,Venereal Aid,"Infusion of whole plant, except root, taken for syphilis.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 49" 13150,1403,Ephedra nevadensis S. Wats.,291,Zuni,6,s15,67,1,Food,27,Beverage,"Plant without the root occasionally used to make a hot, tea like beverage.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 67" 13622,1450,Ericameria nauseosa ssp. nauseosa var. bigelovii (Gray) Nesom & Baird,291,Zuni,6,s15,80,5,Dye,72,Yellow,Blossoms used to make a yellow dye.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 80" 13623,1450,Ericameria nauseosa ssp. nauseosa var. bigelovii (Gray) Nesom & Baird,291,Zuni,6,s15,81,4,Fiber,43,Basketry,Stems used to make baskets. The outer bark was removed and the stems were covered with sand to render them more pliable. The stems were often dyed and some of the completed baskets were decorated with color.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 81" 13950,1494,Eriogonum alatum Torr.,291,Zuni,6,s15,49,2,Drug,18,Other,Infusion of powdered root taken after a fall and relieve general misery.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 49" 14008,1506,Eriogonum fasciculatum Benth.,291,Zuni,6,s15,49,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Poultice of powdered root applied to cuts and arrow or bullet wounds.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 49" 14009,1506,Eriogonum fasciculatum Benth.,291,Zuni,6,s15,49,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Decoction of root taken after parturition to heal lacerations.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 49" 14010,1506,Eriogonum fasciculatum Benth.,291,Zuni,6,s15,49,2,Drug,123,Throat Aid,Decoction of root taken for hoarseness and colds involving the throat.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 49" 14064,1514,Eriogonum jamesii Benth.,291,Zuni,6,s15,50,2,Drug,23,Oral Aid,"Root carried in mouth for sore tongue, then buried in river bottom.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 50" 14065,1514,Eriogonum jamesii Benth.,291,Zuni,6,s15,91,3,Other,30,Ceremonial Items,Ground blossom powder given to ceremonial dancers impersonating anthropic gods to bring rain. The blossom powder was given to the dancers after they were dressed for the ceremony. The dance director placed it in the mouth of each dancer so that the dance would bring rain. Each dancer ejected the medicine from his mouth over his body and apparel.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 91" 14319,1557,Erysimum sp.,291,Zuni,6,s15,50,2,Drug,6,Analgesic,Infusion of whole plant applied to forehead and temples for headache from heat.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 50" 14320,1557,Erysimum sp.,291,Zuni,6,s15,50,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Infusion of whole plant rubbed over body to prevent sunburn.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 50" 14321,1557,Erysimum sp.,291,Zuni,6,s15,92,3,Other,30,Ceremonial Items,Plant used ceremonially to insure the coming of rain so that the corn and all vegetation would grow.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 92" 15971,1745,Gilia sp.,291,Zuni,6,s15,"52, 53",2,Drug,6,Analgesic,Infusion of fresh or dried plant taken and applied to head for headache.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 52, 53" 15972,1745,Gilia sp.,291,Zuni,6,s15,"52, 53",2,Drug,117,Diuretic,Warm infusion of plant taken as a diuretic.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 52, 53" 15973,1745,Gilia sp.,291,Zuni,6,s15,"52, 53",2,Drug,40,Emetic,Warm infusion of plant taken as an emetic.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 52, 53" 15974,1745,Gilia sp.,291,Zuni,6,s15,"52, 53",2,Drug,45,Febrifuge,Infusion of fresh or dried plant taken and rubbed on body for fever.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 52, 53" 15975,1745,Gilia sp.,291,Zuni,6,s15,"52, 53",2,Drug,36,Laxative,Warm infusion of plant taken as a laxative.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 52, 53" 15976,1745,Gilia sp.,291,Zuni,6,s15,"52, 53",2,Drug,123,Throat Aid,Infusion of plant taken and applied to neck for swollen throat.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 52, 53" 16130,1766,Gossypium hirsutum L.,291,Zuni,6,s15,77,4,Fiber,73,Clothing,Cotton used to make ceremonial garments.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 77" 16131,1766,Gossypium hirsutum L.,291,Zuni,6,s15,92,4,Fiber,99,Cordage,Fuzz made into cords and used ceremonially.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 92" 16132,1766,Gossypium hirsutum L.,291,Zuni,6,s15,77,3,Other,30,Ceremonial Items,Cotton used to make ceremonial garments.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 77" 16133,1766,Gossypium hirsutum L.,291,Zuni,6,s15,92,3,Other,30,Ceremonial Items,Fuzz used alone or made into cords and used ceremonially in a number of ways. The cotton cords were tied loosely around the wrists and ankles of the newborn child while supplications were offered that the rain makers would provide enough rain to insure proliferative crops so that the child would have full nourishment its whole life. Cotton down was used to cover the heads of rain priests after their deaths symbolizing their duties in this world and also their obligations in the undermost world. Crowns and certain masks were also covered with raw cotton to indicate that the gods represented were rain makers or were specially associated with the rain makers.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 92" 16354,1786,Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby,291,Zuni,6,s15,53,2,Drug,77,Diaphoretic,Infusion of blossoms taken as a diaphoretic.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 53" 16355,1786,Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby,291,Zuni,6,s15,53,2,Drug,117,Diuretic,Infusion of blossoms taken as a diuretic for 'obstinate cases.',"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 53" 16356,1786,Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby,291,Zuni,6,s15,53,2,Drug,128,Strengthener,Infusion of blossoms taken to 'make one strong in the limbs and muscles.',"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 53" 16636,1821,Helianthus annuus L.,291,Zuni,6,s15,"53, 54",2,Drug,114,Snake Bite Remedy,Compound poultice of root applied with much ceremony to rattlesnake bite.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 53, 54" 16638,1821,Helianthus annuus L.,291,Zuni,6,s15,93,3,Other,30,Ceremonial Items,Blossoms used ceremonially for anthropic worship.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 93" 17567,1942,Hymenopappus filifolius Hook.,291,Zuni,6,s15,"54, 55",2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Poultice of chewed root with lard applied to swellings.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 54, 55" 17568,1942,Hymenopappus filifolius Hook.,291,Zuni,6,s15,"54, 55",2,Drug,40,Emetic,Warm decoction of root taken as an emetic.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 54, 55" 17569,1942,Hymenopappus filifolius Hook.,291,Zuni,6,s15,68,1,Food,85,Candy,Root used as chewing gum.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 68" 18005,2003,Ipomopsis multiflora (Nutt.) V. Grant,291,Zuni,6,s15,52,2,Drug,6,Analgesic,"Powdered, whole plant applied to face for headache.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 52" 18006,2003,Ipomopsis multiflora (Nutt.) V. Grant,291,Zuni,6,s15,52,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Powdered plant applied to wounds.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 52" 18007,2003,Ipomopsis multiflora (Nutt.) V. Grant,291,Zuni,6,s15,52,2,Drug,48,Pulmonary Aid,Crushed blossoms smoked in corn husks to 'relieve strangulation.',"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 52" 18759,2058,Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg.,291,Zuni,6,s15,55,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Simple or compound infusion of twigs taken after childbirth to stop blood flow.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 55" 18760,2058,Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg.,291,Zuni,6,s15,55,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Simple or compound infusion of twigs used to promote muscular relaxation at birth.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 55" 18761,2058,Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg.,291,Zuni,6,s15,55,2,Drug,65,Hemostat,Simple or compound infusion of twigs taken after childbirth to stop blood flow.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 55" 18762,2058,Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg.,291,Zuni,6,s15,93,3,Other,37,Fuel,"Wood used as a favorite firewood, but more importantly in ceremonies.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 93" 18763,2058,Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg.,291,Zuni,6,s15,93,3,Other,17,Tools,"Shredded, fibrous bark used as tinder to ignite the fire sticks used for the New Year fire. The bark was also used to make firebrands carried by personators of certain gods.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 93" 19355,2080,Krascheninnikovia lanata (Pursh) A.D.J. Meeuse & Smit,291,Zuni,6,s15,51,2,Drug,82,Burn Dressing,Poultice of ground root applied to burns and bound with cotton cloth.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 51" 19401,2088,Lactuca tatarica var. pulchella (Pursh) Breitung,291,Zuni,6,s15,68,1,Food,85,Candy,Dried root gum used as chewing gum.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 68" 20441,2206,Linum puberulum (Engelm.) Heller,291,Zuni,6,s15,56,2,Drug,25,Eye Medicine,Berry juice squeezed into eye for inflammation.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 56" 20596,2216,Lithospermum incisum Lehm.,291,Zuni,6,s15,56,2,Drug,12,Ceremonial Medicine,Salve of powdered root applied ceremonially to swelling of any body part.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 56" 20597,2216,Lithospermum incisum Lehm.,291,Zuni,6,s15,56,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Poultice of root used and decoction of plant taken for swelling.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 56" 20601,2216,Lithospermum incisum Lehm.,291,Zuni,6,s15,56,2,Drug,123,Throat Aid,Poultice of root used and decoction of plant taken for sore throat.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 56" 20602,2216,Lithospermum incisum Lehm.,291,Zuni,6,s15,93,3,Other,98,Weapon,"Leaves bound to arrow shafts, close to the point, obscured by sinew wrapping and used in wartime. The leaves were said to be so deadly poisonous that they would cause the immediate death of anyone pierced by them.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 93" 20665,2221,Lobelia cardinalis L.,291,Zuni,6,s15,56,2,Drug,35,Antirheumatic (External),Ingredient of 'schumaakwe cakes' and used externally for rheumatism.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 56" 20666,2221,Lobelia cardinalis L.,291,Zuni,6,s15,56,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Ingredient of 'schumaakwe cakes' and used externally for swelling.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 56" 21462,2316,Lycium pallidum Miers,291,Zuni,6,s15,68,1,Food,52,Fruit,Berries eaten raw when perfectly ripe or boiled and sometimes sweetened.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 68" 21463,2316,Lycium pallidum Miers,291,Zuni,6,s15,94,3,Other,58,Protection,"Ground leaves, twigs and flowers given to warriors for protection during war. A pinch of the mixture was given to each warrior. The warriors placed it in their mouths, ejected the mass into their hands and rubbed in on their faces, arms and bodies so that the enemy's arrows could not harm them.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 94" 21714,2345,Machaeranthera canescens ssp. canescens var. canescens,291,Zuni,6,s15,56,2,Drug,40,Emetic,Infusion of whole plant taken and rubbed on abdomen as an emetic.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 56" 21894,2372,Mahonia fremontii (Torr.) Fedde,291,Zuni,6,s15,88,3,Other,30,Ceremonial Items,Crushed berries used as purple coloring for the skin and for objects employed in ceremonies.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 88" 21895,2372,Mahonia fremontii (Torr.) Fedde,291,Zuni,6,s15,88,3,Other,26,Paint,Crushed berries used as purple coloring for the skin and for objects employed in ceremonies.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 88" 22926,2458,Mentzelia pumila Nutt. ex Torr. & Gray,291,Zuni,6,s15,57,2,Drug,36,Laxative,Powdered root inserted into rectum as a suppository for constipation.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 57" 22927,2458,Mentzelia pumila Nutt. ex Torr. & Gray,291,Zuni,6,s15,84,2,Drug,42,Pediatric Aid,Plant used to whip children to make them strong so they could hold on to a horse without falling.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 84" 22928,2458,Mentzelia pumila Nutt. ex Torr. & Gray,291,Zuni,6,s15,84,2,Drug,128,Strengthener,Plant used to whip children to make them strong so they could hold on to a horse without falling.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 84" 23056,2489,Mirabilis multiflora var. multiflora,291,Zuni,6,s15,"58, 59",2,Drug,352,Dietary Aid,Infusion of root taken and rubbed on abdomen of hungry adults and children.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 58, 59" 23057,2489,Mirabilis multiflora var. multiflora,291,Zuni,6,s15,58,2,Drug,14,Gastrointestinal Aid,Infusion of powdered root taken by adults or children after overeating.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 58" 23058,2489,Mirabilis multiflora var. multiflora,291,Zuni,6,s15,58,2,Drug,42,Pediatric Aid,Infusion of powdered root taken by adults or children after overeating.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 58" 23543,2543,Muhlenbergia rigens (Benth.) A.S. Hitchc.,291,Zuni,6,s15,91,3,Other,30,Ceremonial Items,Grass attached to sticks of plume offerings to anthropic gods. This grass was used only by Galaxy and Shu'maakwe fraternities. The sticks designated the god to whom the offerings were made and the plumes of the eagle and of other birds conveyed the breath prayers to the gods.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 91" 23815,2577,Nicotiana attenuata Torr. ex S. Wats.,291,Zuni,6,s15,54,2,Drug,114,Snake Bite Remedy,Smoke blown over body for throbbing from rattlesnake bite.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 54" 23816,2577,Nicotiana attenuata Torr. ex S. Wats.,291,Zuni,6,s15,95,3,Other,30,Ceremonial Items,Leaves smoked ceremonially.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 95" 23817,2577,Nicotiana attenuata Torr. ex S. Wats.,291,Zuni,6,s15,95,3,Other,63,Smoke Plant,Leaves smoked ceremonially.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 95" 24269,2613,Oenothera albicaulis Pursh,291,Zuni,6,s15,87,3,Other,30,Ceremonial Items,"Chewed blossoms rubbed on the bodies of young girls so that they could dance well and ensure rain. The blossoms were given by the High Priest and the Sun Priest of the Corn Maidens. The girls chewed the blossoms, ejected the mass into their hands and rubbed it on the neck, breast, arms and hands ensuring that they would dance well so that it would rain and the corn would grow.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 87" 24339,2630,Oenothera triloba Nutt.,291,Zuni,6,s15,55,2,Drug,35,Antirheumatic (External),Ingredient of 'schumaakwe cakes' and used externally for rheumatism.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 55" 24340,2630,Oenothera triloba Nutt.,291,Zuni,6,s15,55,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Ingredient of 'schumaakwe cakes' and used externally for swelling.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 55" 24708,2662,Opuntia imbricata var. imbricata,291,Zuni,6,s15,95,3,Other,30,Ceremonial Items,Plant used ceremonially.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 95" 24879,2674,Opuntia whipplei Engelm. & Bigelow,291,Zuni,6,s15,69,1,Food,4,Dried Food,"Fruit, with the spines rubbed off, dried for winter use.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 69" 24880,2674,Opuntia whipplei Engelm. & Bigelow,291,Zuni,6,s15,69,1,Food,52,Fruit,"Fruit, with the spines rubbed off, eaten raw or stewed.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 69" 24882,2674,Opuntia whipplei Engelm. & Bigelow,291,Zuni,6,s15,69,1,Food,44,Porridge,"Dried fruit ground into a flour, mixed with parched corn meal and made into a mush.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 69" 24912,2682,Orobanche fasciculata Nutt.,291,Zuni,6,s15,61,2,Drug,74,Hemorrhoid Remedy,Powdered plant inserted into rectum as a specific for hemorrhoids.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 61" 25532,2753,Parryella filifolia Torr. & Gray ex Gray,291,Zuni,6,s15,81,4,Fiber,43,Basketry,Pleasantly fragrant plant used for weaving baskets.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 81" 25627,2767,Pectis papposa Harvey & Gray,291,Zuni,6,s15,57,2,Drug,119,Carminative,Infusion of whole plant taken as a carminative.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 57" 25628,2767,Pectis papposa Harvey & Gray,291,Zuni,6,s15,57,2,Drug,25,Eye Medicine,Infusion of blossoms used as eye drops for snowblindness.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 57" 25629,2767,Pectis papposa Harvey & Gray,291,Zuni,6,s15,83,3,Other,30,Ceremonial Items,"Chewed blossoms used as perfume before a dance in ceremonies of the secret fraternities. The blossoms were chewed by both sexes, especially by women, ejected into the hands and rubbed on the neck, limbs and clothing as perfume.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 83" 25630,2767,Pectis papposa Harvey & Gray,291,Zuni,6,s15,83,3,Other,53,Incense & Fragrance,"Chewed blossoms used as perfume before a dance in ceremonies of the secret fraternities. The blossoms were chewed by both sexes, especially by women, ejected into the hands and rubbed on the neck, limbs and clothing as perfume.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 83" 25835,2802,Penstemon barbatus ssp. torreyi (Benth.) Keck,291,Zuni,6,s15,95,2,Drug,61,Hunting Medicine,"Chewed root rubbed over the rabbit stick to insure success in the hunt. A rabbit stick which was treated in this manner was sure to kill any rabbit that it was aimed at, provided the thrower had a good heart.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 95" 25836,2802,Penstemon barbatus ssp. torreyi (Benth.) Keck,291,Zuni,6,s15,95,3,Other,30,Ceremonial Items,"Chewed root rubbed over the rabbit stick to insure success in the hunt. A rabbit stick which was treated in this manner was sure to kill any rabbit that it was aimed at, provided the thrower had a good heart.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 95" 26296,2869,Phaseolus angustissimus Gray,291,Zuni,6,s15,85,2,Drug,42,Pediatric Aid,"Crushed leaves, blossoms and powdered root rubbed on a child's body as a strengthener. When an infant boy showed signs of timidity, his father carried a small quantity of corn meal wrapped in a bit of corn husk to the warrior of his choice, presented it and asked that the warrior apply the medicine on his child's body so that he may have a brave heart and never be afraid of the enemy. The warrior then chewed the crushed leaves and blossoms and the powdered root, ejected the mass into his hands and rubbed it all over the child's body.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 85" 26297,2869,Phaseolus angustissimus Gray,291,Zuni,6,s15,85,2,Drug,128,Strengthener,"Crushed leaves, blossoms and powdered root rubbed on a child's body as a strengthener. When an infant boy showed signs of timidity, his father carried a small quantity of corn meal wrapped in a bit of corn husk to the warrior of his choice, presented it and asked that the warrior apply the medicine on his child's body so that he may have a brave heart and never be afraid of the enemy. The warrior then chewed the crushed leaves and blossoms and the powdered root, ejected the mass into his hands and rubbed it all over the child's body.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 85" 26367,2873,Phaseolus vulgaris L.,291,Zuni,6,s15,69,1,Food,31,Vegetable,"Beans boiled & fried or crushed, boiled beans mixed with mush, baked in corn husks & used for food.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 69" 26368,2873,Phaseolus vulgaris L.,291,Zuni,6,s15,69,1,Food,31,Vegetable,Boiled and fried beans used for food.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 69" 26523,2895,Phoradendron juniperinum Engelm. ex Gray,291,Zuni,6,s15,55,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Compound infusion of plant taken to promote muscular relaxation at birth.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 55" 26524,2895,Phoradendron juniperinum Engelm. ex Gray,291,Zuni,6,s15,55,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Simple or compound infusion of twigs taken after childbirth to stop blood flow.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 55" 26525,2895,Phoradendron juniperinum Engelm. ex Gray,291,Zuni,6,s15,55,2,Drug,65,Hemostat,Simple or compound infusion of twigs taken after childbirth to stop blood flow.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 55" 26666,2913,Physalis hederifolia var. fendleri (Gray) Cronq.,291,Zuni,6,s15,70,1,Food,7,Sauce & Relish,"Fruit boiled in small quantities of water, crushed and used as a condiment.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 70" 26705,2916,Physalis longifolia Nutt.,291,Zuni,6,s15,70,1,Food,52,Fruit,"Berries boiled, ground in a mortar with raw onions, chile and coriander seeds and used for food.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 70" 27310,2941,Picradeniopsis woodhousei (Gray) Rydb.,291,Zuni,6,s15,44,2,Drug,40,Emetic,"Infusion of whole plant taken, vomiting ensued, for 'sick stomach.'","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 44" 27692,2959,Pinus edulis Engelm.,291,Zuni,6,s15,"57, 58",2,Drug,77,Diaphoretic,Needles chewed and swallowed as a diaphoretic.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 57, 58" 27693,2959,Pinus edulis Engelm.,291,Zuni,6,s15,"57, 58",2,Drug,129,Disinfectant,Powdered gum sprinkled on lanced groin swellings as an antiseptic.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 57, 58" 27694,2959,Pinus edulis Engelm.,291,Zuni,6,s15,"57, 58",2,Drug,117,Diuretic,Needles eaten and infusion of twigs used as a diuretic and diaphoretic for syphilis.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 57, 58" 27695,2959,Pinus edulis Engelm.,291,Zuni,6,s15,"57, 58",2,Drug,46,Venereal Aid,Needles eaten and infusion of twigs used as a diuretic and diaphoretic for syphilis.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 57, 58" 27696,2959,Pinus edulis Engelm.,291,Zuni,6,s15,"57, 58",2,Drug,46,Venereal Aid,Powdered gum sprinkled on scraped syphilitic ulcers.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 57, 58" 27697,2959,Pinus edulis Engelm.,291,Zuni,6,s15,70,1,Food,59,Winter Use Food,"Nuts gathered in great quantities, toasted and stored for winter use.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 70" 28725,3035,Polanisia dodecandra ssp. trachysperma (Torr. & Gray) Iltis,291,Zuni,6,s15,96,3,Other,30,Ceremonial Items,"Switches, roots and blossoms used ceremonially. When the Cactus fraternity returned to their chamber from the last dance at sunset, they were whipped with switches and then roots and blossoms were chewed and ejected over the bodies of the whipped people.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 96" 28946,3067,Polygonum lapathifolium L.,291,Zuni,6,s15,58,2,Drug,29,Cathartic,Decoction of plant taken as an emetic and purgative.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 58" 28947,3067,Polygonum lapathifolium L.,291,Zuni,6,s15,58,2,Drug,40,Emetic,Decoction of root taken as an emetic and purgative.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 58" 31345,3204,Psilostrophe tagetina (Nutt.) Greene,291,Zuni,6,s15,53,2,Drug,114,Snake Bite Remedy,Compound poultice of root applied with much ceremony to rattlesnake bite.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 53" 31346,3204,Psilostrophe tagetina (Nutt.) Greene,291,Zuni,6,s15,80,5,Dye,72,Yellow,Blossoms used to make a yellow dye.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 80" 31347,3204,Psilostrophe tagetina (Nutt.) Greene,291,Zuni,6,s15,97,3,Other,30,Ceremonial Items,Blossoms used by personators of anthropic gods for painting masks and for coloring bodies yellow. The blossoms were used by personators of anthropic gods for painting masks and for coloring their limbs and bodies yellow. The flowers were ground into a meal and mixed with yellow ocher and urine.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 97" 31348,3204,Psilostrophe tagetina (Nutt.) Greene,291,Zuni,6,s15,97,3,Other,26,Paint,Blossoms used by personators of anthropic gods for painting masks and for coloring bodies yellow. The blossoms were used by personators of anthropic gods for painting masks and for coloring their limbs and bodies yellow. The flowers were ground into a meal and mixed with yellow ocher and urine.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 97" 31378,3206,Psoralidium tenuiflorum (Pursh) Rydb.,291,Zuni,6,s15,58,2,Drug,129,Disinfectant,Poultice of moistened leaves applied to any body part for purification.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 58" 32752,3322,Ratibida columnifera (Nutt.) Woot. & Standl.,291,Zuni,6,s15,59,2,Drug,40,Emetic,Infusion of whole plant taken as an emetic.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 59" 33241,3352,Rhus trilobata Nutt.,291,Zuni,6,s15,81,4,Fiber,43,Basketry,"Stems, with the bark removed, used in making fine 'Apache' and other baskets. The bark covered stems were used to form patterns in the weave.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 81" 33445,3364,Ribes cereum var. pedicellare Brewer & S. Wats.,291,Zuni,6,s15,70,1,Food,52,Fruit,Highly relished berries used for food.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 70" 33446,3364,Ribes cereum var. pedicellare Brewer & S. Wats.,291,Zuni,6,s15,70,1,Food,,,Fresh leaves eaten with uncooked mutton fat or with deer fat.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 70" 33858,3414,Rorippa sinuata (Nutt.) A.S. Hitchc.,291,Zuni,6,s15,59,2,Drug,25,Eye Medicine,Infusion of plant used as a wash and smoke from blossoms used for inflamed eyes.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 59" 35479,3493,Rumex salicifolius var. mexicanus (Meisn.) C.L. Hitchc.,291,Zuni,6,s15,85,2,Drug,142,Reproductive Aid,"Strong infusion of root made and given to women by their husbands to help them to become pregnant. A strong infusion of root was made by the husband of a childless wife and given to her morning, noon, sunset and bed time for a month to help her to become pregnant. If the medicine did not work, it was because the wife's heart was not good.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 85" 35480,3493,Rumex salicifolius var. mexicanus (Meisn.) C.L. Hitchc.,291,Zuni,6,s15,59,2,Drug,123,Throat Aid,"Ground root or infusion taken for sore throat, especially by sword swallower.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 59" 35929,3535,Salix irrorata Anderss.,291,Zuni,6,s15,81,4,Fiber,43,Basketry,Slender switches used to make baskets.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 81" 35930,3535,Salix irrorata Anderss.,291,Zuni,6,s15,81,4,Fiber,91,Building Material,Stems formerly used for filling between the house rafters.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 81" 35931,3535,Salix irrorata Anderss.,291,Zuni,6,s15,70,3,Other,33,Cooking Tools,"Eight or twelve willows trimmed at the ends, tied together & used for stirring fire toasted foods. The willows were used for stirring corn, popcorn and any other food toasted over a fire.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 70" 37694,3648,Senecio spartioides var. multicapitatus (Greenm. ex Rydb.) Welsh,291,Zuni,6,s15,"59, 60",2,Drug,6,Analgesic,Cold infusion of pulverized root rubbed over limbs for 'aching bones.',"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 59, 60" 37695,3648,Senecio spartioides var. multicapitatus (Greenm. ex Rydb.) Welsh,291,Zuni,6,s15,59,2,Drug,12,Ceremonial Medicine,Infusion of powdered root ceremonially rubbed on limbs for 'aching bones.',"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 59" 37696,3648,Senecio spartioides var. multicapitatus (Greenm. ex Rydb.) Welsh,291,Zuni,6,s15,"59, 60",2,Drug,25,Eye Medicine,Infusion of blossoms used as drops for inflamed eyes.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 59, 60" 37697,3648,Senecio spartioides var. multicapitatus (Greenm. ex Rydb.) Welsh,291,Zuni,6,s15,59,2,Drug,39,Orthopedic Aid,Infusion of powdered root ceremonially rubbed on limbs for 'aching bones.',"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 59" 38280,3720,Solanum elaeagnifolium Cav.,291,Zuni,6,s15,60,2,Drug,71,Toothache Remedy,Chewed root placed in cavity of aching tooth.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 60" 38282,3720,Solanum elaeagnifolium Cav.,291,Zuni,6,s15,70,1,Food,27,Beverage,Berries mixed with curdled goat milk and considered a delicious beverage.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 70" 38290,3721,Solanum fendleri Gray ex Torr.,291,Zuni,6,s15,71,1,Food,,,"Raw tubers used for food. After every mouthful of potato, a bite of white clay was taken to counteract the unpleasant astringent effect of the potato in the mouth.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 71" 38329,3726,Solanum rostratum Dunal,291,Zuni,6,s15,60,2,Drug,14,Gastrointestinal Aid,"Infusion of powdered root, not an emetic, taken for 'sick stomach.'","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 60" 38346,3728,Solanum triflorum Nutt.,291,Zuni,6,s15,71,1,Food,7,Sauce & Relish,"Ripe fruit boiled, ground, mixed with ground chile & salt & eaten as a condiment with mush or bread.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 71" 38412,3734,Solidago canadensis L.,291,Zuni,6,s15,60,2,Drug,6,Analgesic,Crushed blossoms chewed for sore throat.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 60" 38413,3734,Solidago canadensis L.,291,Zuni,6,s15,60,2,Drug,6,Analgesic,Infusion of crushed blossoms taken for body pain.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 60" 38776,3805,Sporobolus contractus A.S. Hitchc.,291,Zuni,6,s15,81,4,Fiber,91,Building Material,Grass bunches fastened together and used to construct shelters in or near the distant fields.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 81" 38777,3805,Sporobolus contractus A.S. Hitchc.,291,Zuni,6,s15,81,4,Fiber,67,"Mats, Rugs & Bedding",Grass bunches fastened together to make mats for covering hatchways and other openings in the house.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 81" 38848,3818,Stanleya pinnata (Pursh) Britt.,291,Zuni,6,s15,60,2,Drug,46,Venereal Aid,"Powdered plant applied, as a specific, to scraped syphilitic sores.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 60" 38909,3827,Stephanomeria minor var. minor,291,Zuni,6,s15,58,2,Drug,114,Snake Bite Remedy,Poultice of pulverized plant applied and infusion taken for rattlesnake bite.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 58" 39161,3864,Symphyotrichum falcatum var. commutatum (Torr. & Gray) Nesom,291,Zuni,6,s15,84,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Ground blossoms mixed with yucca suds and used to wash newborn infants and make their hair grow.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 84" 39162,3864,Symphyotrichum falcatum var. commutatum (Torr. & Gray) Nesom,291,Zuni,6,s15,84,2,Drug,42,Pediatric Aid,Ground blossoms mixed with yucca suds and used to wash newborn infants. This medicine was said to make the hair grow on the head and to give strength to the body.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 84" 39163,3864,Symphyotrichum falcatum var. commutatum (Torr. & Gray) Nesom,291,Zuni,6,s15,84,2,Drug,128,Strengthener,Ground blossoms mixed with yucca suds and used as a strengthening wash for newborn infants.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 84" 39173,3869,Symphyotrichum lanceolatum ssp. hesperium var. hesperium (Gray) Nesom,291,Zuni,6,s15,43,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Decoction of plant used to dress arrow or bullet wounds.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 43" 39174,3869,Symphyotrichum lanceolatum ssp. hesperium var. hesperium (Gray) Nesom,291,Zuni,6,s15,43,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,"Dried, pulverized plant used for abrasions made by ceremonial mask.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 43" 39175,3869,Symphyotrichum lanceolatum ssp. hesperium var. hesperium (Gray) Nesom,291,Zuni,6,s15,43,2,Drug,65,Hemostat,Smoke from crushed blossoms inhaled for nosebleed.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 43" 39687,3919,Tetraneuris scaposa (DC.) Greene,291,Zuni,6,s15,"60, 61",2,Drug,25,Eye Medicine,"Infusion of plant used as an eyewash, not for persons with 'bad heart.'","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 60, 61" 39800,3938,Thelypodium wrightii Gray,291,Zuni,6,s15,85,3,Other,186,Fertilizer,Seeds crushed by women and planted with beans to ensure a proliferative crop.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 85" 40778,4029,Tripterocalyx carnea var. wootonii (Standl.) L.A. Gal.,291,Zuni,6,s15,61,2,Drug,77,Diaphoretic,Crushed leaves used in sweatbath for snake bite.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 61" 40779,4029,Tripterocalyx carnea var. wootonii (Standl.) L.A. Gal.,291,Zuni,6,s15,61,2,Drug,114,Snake Bite Remedy,Infusion of powdered root taken for snakebite.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 61" 40780,4029,Tripterocalyx carnea var. wootonii (Standl.) L.A. Gal.,291,Zuni,6,s15,61,2,Drug,123,Throat Aid,"Infusion of powdered root taken for swollen glands, especially in the throat.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 61" 40830,4037,Triticum aestivum L.,291,Zuni,6,s15,71,1,Food,27,Beverage,"Dried, ground wheat mixed with water to make a beverage.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 71" 40831,4037,Triticum aestivum L.,291,Zuni,6,s15,71,1,Food,2,Bread & Cake,Wheat made into flour and used to make doughnuts.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 71" 42906,4116,Verbesina encelioides ssp. exauriculata (Robins. & Greenm.) J.R. Coleman,291,Zuni,6,s15,63,2,Drug,6,Analgesic,Blossoms chewed and swallowed with water as an emetic for stomach cramps.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 63" 42907,4116,Verbesina encelioides ssp. exauriculata (Robins. & Greenm.) J.R. Coleman,291,Zuni,6,s15,63,2,Drug,40,Emetic,Blossoms chewed and swallowed with water as an emetic for stomach cramps.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 63" 42908,4116,Verbesina encelioides ssp. exauriculata (Robins. & Greenm.) J.R. Coleman,291,Zuni,6,s15,63,2,Drug,14,Gastrointestinal Aid,Blossoms chewed and swallowed with water as an emetic for stomach cramps.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 63" 42909,4116,Verbesina encelioides ssp. exauriculata (Robins. & Greenm.) J.R. Coleman,291,Zuni,6,s15,"53, 54",2,Drug,114,Snake Bite Remedy,Compound poultice of root applied with much ceremony to rattlesnake bite.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 53, 54" 43676,4211,Xanthium strumarium var. canadense (P. Mill.) Torr. & Gray,291,Zuni,6,s15,"62, 63",2,Drug,12,Ceremonial Medicine,Chewed seeds rubbed on body prior to cactus ceremony to protect from spines.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 62, 63" 43677,4211,Xanthium strumarium var. canadense (P. Mill.) Torr. & Gray,291,Zuni,6,s15,"62, 63",2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Compound poultice of seeds applied to wounds or used to remove splinters.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 62, 63" 43678,4211,Xanthium strumarium var. canadense (P. Mill.) Torr. & Gray,291,Zuni,6,s15,71,1,Food,2,Bread & Cake,"Seeds ground with corn meal, made into cakes or balls, steamed and used for food.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 71" 43975,4225,Yucca baccata Torr.,291,Zuni,6,s15,81,4,Fiber,43,Basketry,Interlaced leaves used to make baskets.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 81" 43976,4225,Yucca baccata Torr.,291,Zuni,6,s15,78,4,Fiber,43,Basketry,"Split leaves used to make winnowing baskets, baskets for serving food & for transporting materials.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 78" 43977,4225,Yucca baccata Torr.,291,Zuni,6,s15,78,4,Fiber,73,Clothing,"Leaf fibers used in weaving fabrics. The leaves were folded about four inches in length and tied with a fragment of the leaf. These folds were boiled with a small quantity of cedar ashes. When sufficiently cooked, the leaves were placed in a bowl or basket and cooled. When the leaves were cooled, youths and young women peeled off the epidermis, and chewed the leaves starting at one end and progressing to the other. After chewing the leaves, the fibers were separated, straightened out, tied with fiber strings and hung in an inner room to dry. When required for weaving, the fibers were soaked in water to soften them.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 78" 43979,4225,Yucca baccata Torr.,291,Zuni,6,s15,78,4,Fiber,99,Cordage,Leaf fibers made into cords used to tie prayer plume offerings together & for other ceremonial uses.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 78" 43981,4225,Yucca baccata Torr.,291,Zuni,6,s15,78,4,Fiber,99,Cordage,Split leaves used in place of cords or rope.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 78" 43984,4225,Yucca baccata Torr.,291,Zuni,6,s15,78,4,Fiber,67,"Mats, Rugs & Bedding","Split leaves plaited into mats for covering hatchways, grain vases and other vessels. The leaves are also used for making pads for supporting water vases upon the head.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 78" 43985,4225,Yucca baccata Torr.,291,Zuni,6,s15,72,1,Food,52,Fruit,"Fruit eaten fresh or boiled, cooled and the skin peeled off with a knife.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 72" 43988,4225,Yucca baccata Torr.,291,Zuni,6,s15,72,1,Food,1,Preserves,Fruit made into conserves and used for food.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 72" 43990,4225,Yucca baccata Torr.,291,Zuni,6,s15,72,1,Food,135,Sweetener,Fruit made into conserves and used as a sweetener before the introduction of coffee and sugar.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 72" 43991,4225,Yucca baccata Torr.,291,Zuni,6,s15,99,3,Other,30,Ceremonial Items,Narrow leaf bands worn around the head by personators of anthropic gods. The personators of anthropic gods adorned their wrists and ankles with yucca ribbons and the novitiate into the medicine order of a secret fraternity had his or her wrists adorned with them also.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 99" 43992,4225,Yucca baccata Torr.,291,Zuni,6,s15,99,3,Other,30,Ceremonial Items,Plant used ceremonially for a great variety of purposes.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 99" 43994,4225,Yucca baccata Torr.,291,Zuni,6,s15,78,3,Other,17,Tools,Leaves used to make cincture pads for supporting water vases upon the head.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 78" 44192,4230,Yucca glauca Nutt.,291,Zuni,6,s15,82,4,Fiber,93,Brushes & Brooms,"Leaves made into brushes & used for decorating pottery, ceremonial masks, alters and other objects.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 82" 44193,4230,Yucca glauca Nutt.,291,Zuni,6,s15,79,4,Fiber,99,Cordage,Leaves soaked in water to soften them and made into rope by knotting them together. The fibers of the leaves were separated and lengthened for making a coarse cord.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 79" 44195,4230,Yucca glauca Nutt.,291,Zuni,6,s15,79,4,Fiber,67,"Mats, Rugs & Bedding","Leaves used for making mats, cincture pads and other articles.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 79" 44196,4230,Yucca glauca Nutt.,291,Zuni,6,s15,73,1,Food,,,Seed pods boiled and used for food.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 73" 44197,4230,Yucca glauca Nutt.,291,Zuni,6,s15,83,3,Other,106,Soap,"Peeled roots pounded, made into suds and used for washing the head, wool garments and blankets.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 83" 44528,4244,Zea mays L.,291,Zuni,6,s15,73,1,Food,27,Beverage,"Popped corn ground as fine as possible, mixed with cold water, strained and used as a beverage. Although this beverage could be consumed at any time, it was used especially by the rain priests and personators of anthropic gods during ceremonies. Another native beverage was also made by the Zuni. Water was poured over sprouted corn, allowed to stand for some days and then used as a beverage.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 73" 44529,4244,Zea mays L.,291,Zuni,6,s15,73,1,Food,2,Bread & Cake,Toasted or untoasted corn ground into a flour and used to make bread.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 73" 44530,4244,Zea mays L.,291,Zuni,6,s15,73,1,Food,44,Porridge,Corn used to make gruel.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 73" 44531,4244,Zea mays L.,291,Zuni,6,s15,73,1,Food,10,Snack Food,Corn used to make popcorn.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 73" 44532,4244,Zea mays L.,291,Zuni,6,s15,73,1,Food,75,Staple,Toasted or untoasted corn ground into a flour and used to make bread eaten as a staple on journeys.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 73" 44533,4244,Zea mays L.,291,Zuni,6,s15,99,3,Other,30,Ceremonial Items,Balls of husks covered with woven cotton used ceremonially to insure bountiful crops. The balls of corn husks covered with woven cotton were used with long fringes of white cotton ceremonial sashes symbolizing corn and a desire for bountiful crops.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 99" 44534,4244,Zea mays L.,291,Zuni,6,s15,99,3,Other,30,Ceremonial Items,Corn ears carried or secretly worn in dances by personators of anthropic gods.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 99" 44535,4244,Zea mays L.,291,Zuni,6,s15,99,3,Other,30,Ceremonial Items,Corn meal wrapped in husks given to theurgists visiting the sick. The packages were always presented with a prayer and the recipient prayed.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 99" 44536,4244,Zea mays L.,291,Zuni,6,s15,73,3,Other,30,Ceremonial Items,"Popped corn ground, made into a beverage and used ceremonially. Although this beverage could be consumed at any time, it was used especially by the rain priests and personators of anthropic gods during ceremonies. Another native beverage was also made by the Zuni. Water was poured over sprouted corn, allowed to stand for some days and then used as a beverage.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 73" 44537,4244,Zea mays L.,291,Zuni,6,s15,99,3,Other,30,Ceremonial Items,Ribboned corn husks used as hair decorations in ceremonies.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 99" 44538,4244,Zea mays L.,291,Zuni,6,s15,99,3,Other,30,Ceremonial Items,White corn meal made into a mush and used ceremonially during the death of a rain priest.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 99" 44539,4244,Zea mays L.,291,Zuni,6,s15,99,3,Other,38,Decorations,Ribboned corn husks used as hair decorations in ceremonies.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 99" 44540,4244,Zea mays L.,291,Zuni,6,s15,99,3,Other,24,Toys & Games,"Ribboned husks made into small, square pads and used by young people in games. Small plumes were attached to the small, square pads upright, in the center, forming the shuttlecocks for use in the game of battledore and shuttlecock.","Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 99" 44633,4253,Zinnia grandiflora Nutt.,291,Zuni,6,s15,45,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Poultice of powdered plant applied to bruises.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 45" 44634,4253,Zinnia grandiflora Nutt.,291,Zuni,6,s15,45,2,Drug,77,Diaphoretic,Plant used in a sweatbath for fever.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 45" 44635,4253,Zinnia grandiflora Nutt.,291,Zuni,6,s15,45,2,Drug,25,Eye Medicine,Cold infusion of blossoms used as an eyewash.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 45" 44636,4253,Zinnia grandiflora Nutt.,291,Zuni,6,s15,45,2,Drug,45,Febrifuge,Smoke from powdered plant inhaled in sweatbath for fever.,"Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 45"