id,species,species_label,tribe,tribe_label,source,source_label,pageno,use_category,use_category_label,use_subcategory,use_subcategory_label,notes,rawsource 19629,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,24,Cahuilla,31,bs72,83,2,Drug,35,Antirheumatic (External),Plant made into liniment used by elderly people for swollen limbs caused by poor blood circulation.,"Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 83" 19630,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,24,Cahuilla,31,bs72,83,2,Drug,64,Cancer Treatment,Infusion of stems and leaves used for cancer.,"Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 83" 19631,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,24,Cahuilla,31,bs72,83,2,Drug,21,Cold Remedy,Infusion of stems and leaves used for colds.,"Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 83" 19632,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,24,Cahuilla,31,bs72,83,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Crushed leaf powder applied to sores and wounds.,"Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 83" 19633,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,24,Cahuilla,31,bs72,83,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Decoction or poultice of leaves used on open wounds.,"Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 83" 19634,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,24,Cahuilla,31,bs72,83,2,Drug,129,Disinfectant,Decoction or poultice of leaves used to draw out poisons and for infections.,"Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 83" 19635,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,24,Cahuilla,31,bs72,83,2,Drug,40,Emetic,"Infusion of stems and leaves used, in heavy doses, to induce vomiting.","Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 83" 19636,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,24,Cahuilla,31,bs72,83,2,Drug,14,Gastrointestinal Aid,Infusion of stems and leaves used for bowel complaints.,"Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 83" 19637,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,24,Cahuilla,31,bs72,83,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Infusion of stems and leaves used for stomach cramps from delayed menstruation.,"Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 83" 19638,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,24,Cahuilla,31,bs72,83,2,Drug,48,Pulmonary Aid,Infusion of stems and leaves used as a decongestant for clearing lungs.,"Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 83" 19639,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,24,Cahuilla,31,bs72,83,2,Drug,48,Pulmonary Aid,Infusion of stems and leaves used for chest infections.,"Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 83" 19640,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,24,Cahuilla,31,bs72,83,2,Drug,62,Respiratory Aid,Leaves boiled or heated and the steam inhaled for congestion.,"Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 83" 19641,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,24,Cahuilla,31,bs72,83,2,Drug,69,Tonic,Infusion of stems and leaves mixed with honey and used as a general health tonic before breakfast.,"Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 83" 19642,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,101,Isleta,76,j31,26,2,Drug,35,Antirheumatic (External),Decoction of leaves used as a body bath for rheumatism.,"Jones, Volney H., 1931, The Ethnobotany of the Isleta Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 26" 19643,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,101,Isleta,76,j31,26,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Leaves used in shoes to absorb moisture.,"Jones, Volney H., 1931, The Ethnobotany of the Isleta Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 26" 19644,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,101,Isleta,76,j31,26,2,Drug,129,Disinfectant,Decoction of leaves used as a disinfectant.,"Jones, Volney H., 1931, The Ethnobotany of the Isleta Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 26" 19645,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,183,Paiute,12,tha41,"96, 97",2,Drug,6,Analgesic,Decoction of leaves taken for bowel cramps.,"Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 96, 97" 19646,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,183,Paiute,12,tha41,"96, 97",2,Drug,35,Antirheumatic (External),Infusion of leaves used as a wash for rheumatism.,"Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 96, 97" 19647,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,183,Paiute,12,tha41,"96, 97",2,Drug,82,Burn Dressing,Compound decoction of leaves with badger oil used as a salve for burns.,"Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 96, 97" 19648,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,183,Paiute,12,tha41,"96, 97",2,Drug,21,Cold Remedy,Decoction of leaves taken for colds.,"Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 96, 97" 19649,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,183,Paiute,12,tha41,"96, 97",2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,"Dried, powdered leaves sprinkled on sores.","Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 96, 97" 19650,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,183,Paiute,12,tha41,"96, 97",2,Drug,14,Gastrointestinal Aid,Decoction of leaves taken for bowel cramps.,"Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 96, 97" 19651,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,183,Paiute,12,tha41,"96, 97",2,Drug,87,Misc. Disease Remedy,Infusion of leaves used as a wash for chickenpox.,"Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 96, 97" 19652,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,183,Paiute,12,tha41,"96, 97",2,Drug,20,Panacea,Plant used for many different illnesses and considered a 'cure-all.',"Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 96, 97" 19653,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,183,Paiute,12,tha41,"96, 97",2,Drug,46,Venereal Aid,Compound decoction of leaves taken for gonorrhea.,"Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 96, 97" 19654,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,187,Panamint,163,k52,84,3,Other,17,Tools,Lac used to make awl handles.,"Kirk, R.E., 1952, Panamint Basketry, Masterkey 26(76-86):, page 84" 19655,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,188,Papago,27,cu35,64,2,Drug,6,Analgesic,Branches used as bed for women with menstrual cramps or after childbirth.,"Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 64" 19656,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,188,Papago,27,cu35,65,2,Drug,35,Antirheumatic (External),Poultice of heated branches applied for rheumatism.,"Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 65" 19657,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,188,Papago,27,cu35,65,2,Drug,35,Antirheumatic (External),Poultice of heated branches applied to joints.,"Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 65" 19658,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,188,Papago,27,cu35,"64, 65",2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,"Dried, powdered leaf rubbed on infant's navel to promote healing.","Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 64, 65" 19659,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,188,Papago,27,cu35,64,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Plant used for poisonous bites and sores.,"Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 64" 19660,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,188,Papago,27,cu35,65,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,"Poultice of chewed leaves placed on insect bites, snakebites and sores.","Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 65" 19661,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,188,Papago,27,cu35,65,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Poultice of chewed plant applied to spider or scorpion bites.,"Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 65" 19662,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,188,Papago,27,cu35,65,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,"Poultice of dried, powdered leaves applied to infant's navel.","Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 65" 19663,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,188,Papago,27,cu35,"64, 65",2,Drug,40,Emetic,Decoction of leaves taken as an emetic.,"Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 64, 65" 19664,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,188,Papago,27,cu35,64,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Branches used as bed for women with menstrual cramps or after childbirth.,"Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 64" 19665,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,188,Papago,27,cu35,"64, 65",2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Infusion of leaves rubbed on breasts to start milk flow.,"Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 64, 65" 19666,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,188,Papago,27,cu35,65,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Infusion of leaves used as wash on breasts to start milk flow.,"Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 65" 19667,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,188,Papago,27,cu35,65,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Poultice of heated branches applied to facilitate childbirth.,"Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 65" 19668,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,188,Papago,27,cu35,"64, 65",2,Drug,39,Orthopedic Aid,"Green branches laid on ashes, aching feet and stiff limbs held in smoke.","Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 64, 65" 19669,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,188,Papago,27,cu35,64,2,Drug,39,Orthopedic Aid,Plant used for stiff limbs.,"Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 64" 19670,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,188,Papago,27,cu35,65,2,Drug,39,Orthopedic Aid,Smoke from smoldering green branches used for sore feet.,"Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 65" 19671,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,188,Papago,27,cu35,"64, 65",2,Drug,42,Pediatric Aid,"Dried, powdered leaf rubbed on infant's navel to promote healing.","Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 64, 65" 19672,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,188,Papago,27,cu35,65,2,Drug,42,Pediatric Aid,"Poultice of dried, powdered leaves applied to infant's navel.","Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 65" 19673,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,188,Papago,27,cu35,65,2,Drug,114,Snake Bite Remedy,"Poultice of chewed leaves placed on snakebites, insect bites and sores.","Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 65" 19674,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,188,Papago,27,cu35,65,2,Drug,114,Snake Bite Remedy,Poultice of chewed plant applied to snake bites.,"Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 65" 19675,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,188,Papago,27,cu35,23,4,Fiber,93,Brushes & Brooms,Branches used to brush off the spines of prickly pears.,"Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 23" 19676,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,188,Papago,27,cu35,67,4,Fiber,91,Building Material,Piled on top of saguaro ribs to strengthen house roofs.,"Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 67" 19677,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,188,Papago,27,cu35,67,4,Fiber,91,Building Material,Tops tied together and used to thatch menstruation huts.,"Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 67" 19678,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,188,Papago,27,cu35,51,3,Other,38,Decorations,Charcoal used in tattooing as a permanent greenish blue color.,"Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 51" 19679,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,188,Papago,27,cu35,71,3,Other,28,Hunting & Fishing Item,"Twigs cut, peeled, straightened, dried, split and used as the foreshafts of hunting arrows.","Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 71" 19680,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,188,Papago,27,cu35,42,3,Other,28,Hunting & Fishing Item,Wood used to make arrows for hunting small animals.,"Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 42" 19681,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,188,Papago,27,cu35,68,3,Other,146,Musical Instrument,Wood thrust through gourd rattles and used as the handles.,"Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 68" 19682,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,188,Papago,27,cu35,37,3,Other,58,Protection,Branches stuck in the ground to shade tobacco plants.,"Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 37" 19683,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,188,Papago,27,cu35,20,3,Other,17,Tools,Short transverse sticks affixed to poles and used to dislodge saguaro fruits from the shafts.,"Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 20" 19684,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,188,Papago,27,cu35,60,3,Other,17,Tools,Smooth sticks used as the shuttles in weaving cotton.,"Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 60" 19685,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,188,Papago,27,cu35,69,3,Other,17,Tools,Stakes used to stake out sheep hides so they can be made more pliable.,"Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 69" 19686,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,188,Papago,27,cu35,62,3,Other,17,Tools,Wood used as the smaller of the two pieces of twisters used to make rope.,"Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 62" 19687,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,188,Papago,27,cu35,59,3,Other,17,Tools,Wood used to make handles for basketry awls.,"Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 59" 19688,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,188,Papago,27,cu35,71,3,Other,98,Weapon,"Twigs cut green, peeled, straightened, dried, split and used as the foreshafts of war arrows.","Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 71" 19689,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,232,Shoshoni,12,tha41,"96, 97",2,Drug,21,Cold Remedy,Decoction of leaves taken for colds.,"Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 96, 97" 19690,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,232,Shoshoni,12,tha41,"96, 97",2,Drug,117,Diuretic,Decoction of leaves taken to 'stimulate urination.',"Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 96, 97" 19691,2102,Larrea tridentata var. tridentata,232,Shoshoni,12,tha41,"96, 97",2,Drug,46,Venereal Aid,Decoction of leaves taken for venereal disease.,"Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 96, 97"