id,species,species_label,tribe,tribe_label,source,source_label,pageno,use_category,use_category_label,use_subcategory,use_subcategory_label,notes,rawsource 147,5,Abies grandis (Dougl. ex D. Don) Lindl.,31,Chehalis,25,g73,19,2,Drug,21,Cold Remedy,Decoction of needles taken for colds.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 19" 148,5,Abies grandis (Dougl. ex D. Don) Lindl.,31,Chehalis,25,g73,19,3,Other,37,Fuel,Wood used for fuel.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 19" 411,22,Acer circinatum Pursh,31,Chehalis,25,g73,40,3,Other,28,Hunting & Fishing Item,Used to make the wattleworks of fish traps.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 40" 477,26,Acer macrophyllum Pursh,31,Chehalis,25,g73,39,3,Other,33,Cooking Tools,Dead wood used for smoking salmon.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 39" 756,38,Achillea millefolium L.,31,Chehalis,25,g73,49,2,Drug,68,Antidiarrheal,Decoction of leaves taken for the passage of blood with diarrhea.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 49" 3075,207,Amelanchier alnifolia var. semiintegrifolia (Hook.) C.L. Hitchc.,31,Chehalis,25,g73,38,1,Food,52,Fruit,Fruits eaten fresh.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 38" 3076,207,Amelanchier alnifolia var. semiintegrifolia (Hook.) C.L. Hitchc.,31,Chehalis,25,g73,38,1,Food,86,Spice,Fruits dried and used as seasoning in soup or with meats.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 38" 7852,700,Camassia quamash (Pursh) Greene,31,Chehalis,25,g73,24,1,Food,56,Soup,"Bulbs smashed, pressed together like cheese and boiled in a stew with salmon.","Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 24" 11259,1112,Corylus cornuta var. californica (A. DC.) Sharp,31,Chehalis,25,g73,27,4,Fiber,99,Cordage,Long twigs twisted and used to tie things.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 27" 11260,1112,Corylus cornuta var. californica (A. DC.) Sharp,31,Chehalis,25,g73,27,1,Food,,,Nuts eaten fresh.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 27" 11261,1112,Corylus cornuta var. californica (A. DC.) Sharp,31,Chehalis,25,g73,27,1,Food,59,Winter Use Food,Nuts eaten during the winter.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 27" 12292,1252,Delphinium menziesii DC.,31,Chehalis,25,g73,30,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Poultice of stalks and roots applied to sores.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 30" 12293,1252,Delphinium menziesii DC.,31,Chehalis,25,g73,30,2,Drug,13,Poison,Whole plant considered poisonous.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 30" 14209,1545,Eriophyllum lanatum (Pursh) Forbes,31,Chehalis,25,g73,49,2,Drug,133,Love Medicine,Dried flowers used as a love charm.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 49" 14782,1621,Fomes sp.,31,Chehalis,25,g73,50,3,Other,24,Toys & Games,Used as a target for archery.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 50" 15037,1631,Fragaria ?ananassa var. cuneifolia (Nutt. ex T.J. Howell) Staudt (pro nm.),31,Chehalis,25,g73,36,1,Food,52,Fruit,Berries eaten fresh.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 36" 15894,1735,Geum macrophyllum Willd.,31,Chehalis,25,g73,37,2,Drug,126,Contraceptive,Infusion of leaves taken to avoid conception.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 37" 17310,1904,Holodiscus discolor (Pursh) Maxim.,31,Chehalis,25,g73,33,2,Drug,87,Misc. Disease Remedy,"Infusion of seeds taken for smallpox, black measles and chicken pox.","Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 33" 17311,1904,Holodiscus discolor (Pursh) Maxim.,31,Chehalis,25,g73,33,3,Other,33,Cooking Tools,Wood used to make roasting tongs.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 33" 17312,1904,Holodiscus discolor (Pursh) Maxim.,31,Chehalis,25,g73,33,3,Other,28,Hunting & Fishing Item,Wood used to make shafts and spear prongs.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 33" 21094,2259,Lonicera ciliosa (Pursh) Poir. ex DC.,31,Chehalis,25,g73,48,2,Drug,126,Contraceptive,Infusion of leaves taken as a contraceptive.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 48" 21095,2259,Lonicera ciliosa (Pursh) Poir. ex DC.,31,Chehalis,25,g73,48,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Infusion of crushed leaves used as a hair wash to make it grow.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 48" 21824,2370,Mahonia aquifolium (Pursh) Nutt.,31,Chehalis,25,g73,30,5,Dye,72,Yellow,Roots used to make a yellow dye.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 30" 22394,2415,Marah oreganus (Torr. ex S. Wats.) T.J. Howell,31,Chehalis,25,g73,48,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Salve of root ash and grease applied to scrofula sores.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 48" 22395,2415,Marah oreganus (Torr. ex S. Wats.) T.J. Howell,31,Chehalis,25,g73,48,2,Drug,49,Tuberculosis Remedy,Salve of root ash and grease applied to scrofula sores.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 48" 22797,2444,Mentha sp.,31,Chehalis,25,g73,45,2,Drug,21,Cold Remedy,Infusion of leaves taken as a cold medicine.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 45" 29095,3085,Polystichum munitum (Kaulfuss) K. Presl,31,Chehalis,25,g73,13,3,Other,33,Cooking Tools,Leaves used to line pits when baking camas.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 13" 31257,3201,Pseudotsuga menziesii var. menziesii,31,Chehalis,25,g73,19,3,Other,37,Fuel,Bark used for firewood.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 19" 31258,3201,Pseudotsuga menziesii var. menziesii,31,Chehalis,25,g73,19,3,Other,147,Good Luck Charm,Warmed cones used as charms to stop the rain.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 19" 31259,3201,Pseudotsuga menziesii var. menziesii,31,Chehalis,25,g73,19,3,Other,28,Hunting & Fishing Item,Used to make salmon spears and harpoons.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 19" 31516,3216,Pteridium aquilinum var. pubescens Underwood,31,Chehalis,25,g73,14,1,Food,,,"Rhizomes roasted, peeled and the starchy centers eaten.","Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 14" 32122,3265,Quercus garryana Dougl. ex Hook.,31,Chehalis,25,g73,27,1,Food,,,Acorns roasted and eaten.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 27" 33703,3394,Ribes sanguineum Pursh,31,Chehalis,25,g73,32,1,Food,52,Fruit,Berries eaten by children.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 32" 34038,3427,Rosa nutkana K. Presl,31,Chehalis,25,g73,34,2,Drug,6,Analgesic,Decoction of bark taken by women to ease labor pains in childbirth.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 34" 34039,3427,Rosa nutkana K. Presl,31,Chehalis,25,g73,34,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Decoction of bark taken by women to ease labor pains in childbirth.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 34" 34785,3463,Rubus parviflorus Nutt.,31,Chehalis,25,g73,34,1,Food,52,Fruit,Berries eaten fresh.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 34" 34954,3470,Rubus spectabilis Pursh,31,Chehalis,25,g73,35,1,Food,52,Fruit,Berries eaten fresh.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 35" 34955,3470,Rubus spectabilis Pursh,31,Chehalis,25,g73,35,1,Food,,,Sprouts cooked in a pit and eaten with dried salmon.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 35" 35165,3480,Rumex acetosella L.,31,Chehalis,25,g73,29,1,Food,,,Leaves eaten raw or boiled.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 29" 35482,3495,Rumex sp.,31,Chehalis,25,g73,29,1,Food,,,Green stalks of large plants cooked over maple and cedar limbs on hot rocks and used for food.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 29" 35961,3539,Salix lucida ssp. lasiandra (Benth.) E. Murr.,31,Chehalis,25,g73,26,4,Fiber,99,Cordage,Inner bark twisted and made into two-ply strings.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 26" 36497,3565,Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea (Raf.) R. Bolli,31,Chehalis,25,g73,47,1,Food,59,Winter Use Food,"Berries steamed on rocks, cooled and eaten in the winter.","Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 47" 36859,3569,Sambucus racemosa var. racemosa,31,Chehalis,25,g73,47,1,Food,59,Winter Use Food,"Berries steamed on rocks, cooled and eaten in the winter.","Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 47" 39035,3849,Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake,31,Chehalis,25,g73,47,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Berries used for the hair.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 47" 39036,3849,Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake,31,Chehalis,25,g73,47,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Poultice of chewed leaves applied or infusion of leaves used as a wash for injuries.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 47" 39037,3849,Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake,31,Chehalis,25,g73,47,2,Drug,46,Venereal Aid,Decoction of root bark taken for venereal disease.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 47" 39447,3902,Taxus brevifolia Nutt.,31,Chehalis,25,g73,16,2,Drug,77,Diaphoretic,Infusion of crushed leaves used as a wash to cause perspiring.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 16" 39448,3902,Taxus brevifolia Nutt.,31,Chehalis,25,g73,16,2,Drug,20,Panacea,Infusion of crushed leaves used as a wash to improve general health.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 16" 39449,3902,Taxus brevifolia Nutt.,31,Chehalis,25,g73,16,3,Other,28,Hunting & Fishing Item,Wood used to make bows and arrows.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 16" 39944,3951,Thuja plicata Donn ex D. Don,31,Chehalis,25,g73,19,2,Drug,84,Abortifacient,Chewed bark or decoction of bark taken to induce menstruation.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 19" 39945,3951,Thuja plicata Donn ex D. Don,31,Chehalis,25,g73,19,4,Fiber,73,Clothing,"Bark coarsely shredded and plaited into skirts, capes and dresses for women.","Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 19" 39946,3951,Thuja plicata Donn ex D. Don,31,Chehalis,25,g73,19,4,Fiber,67,"Mats, Rugs & Bedding","Bark finely shredded and used as padding for infants' cradles, sanitary pads and towels.","Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 19" 40943,4043,Tsuga heterophylla (Raf.) Sarg.,31,Chehalis,25,g73,17,2,Drug,49,Tuberculosis Remedy,Decoction of pounded bark taken for tuberculosis.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 17" 40944,4043,Tsuga heterophylla (Raf.) Sarg.,31,Chehalis,25,g73,17,2,Drug,46,Venereal Aid,Decoction of pounded bark taken for syphilis.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 17" 40945,4043,Tsuga heterophylla (Raf.) Sarg.,31,Chehalis,25,g73,17,5,Dye,,,Inner bark made into a dye and used on fish nets to make them invisible to fish and attract them.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 17" 40946,4043,Tsuga heterophylla (Raf.) Sarg.,31,Chehalis,25,g73,17,3,Other,37,Fuel,Wood used extensively for firewood.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 17" 41191,4049,Typha latifolia L.,31,Chehalis,25,g73,21,4,Fiber,43,Basketry,Used to make light-weight baskets.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 21" 41192,4049,Typha latifolia L.,31,Chehalis,25,g73,21,4,Fiber,73,Clothing,Fruiting stalks made into mats and used for raincoats and capes.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 21" 41193,4049,Typha latifolia L.,31,Chehalis,25,g73,21,4,Fiber,67,"Mats, Rugs & Bedding",Fruiting stalks made into mats and used for kneeling pads in canoes.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 21" 41194,4049,Typha latifolia L.,31,Chehalis,25,g73,21,4,Fiber,67,"Mats, Rugs & Bedding","Fruiting stalks used to make mats for hangings, screens, mattresses and coverings.","Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 21" 41195,4049,Typha latifolia L.,31,Chehalis,25,g73,21,1,Food,,,Roots and inner stalks baked in ashes and eaten.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 21" 41196,4049,Typha latifolia L.,31,Chehalis,25,g73,21,3,Other,38,Decorations,Leaf edges used to make imbrications on coiled baskets.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 21" 41758,4059,Urtica dioica ssp. gracilis (Ait.) Seland.,31,Chehalis,25,g73,28,2,Drug,35,Antirheumatic (External),Whole stalk used as a whip on a person with rheumatism.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 28" 41759,4059,Urtica dioica ssp. gracilis (Ait.) Seland.,31,Chehalis,25,g73,28,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Decoction of roots used as a hair wash.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 28" 43711,4217,Xerophyllum tenax (Pursh) Nutt.,31,Chehalis,25,g73,23,4,Fiber,43,Basketry,Plant used to decorate baskets.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 23" 44580,4250,Zigadenus venenosus S. Wats.,31,Chehalis,25,g73,23,2,Drug,40,Emetic,Plant sometimes used as a violent emetic.,"Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 23"