id,species,species_label,tribe,tribe_label,source,source_label,pageno,use_category,use_category_label,use_subcategory,use_subcategory_label,notes,rawsource 50,2,Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,21,2,Drug,84,Abortifacient,Pitch used for menstrual irregularity.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 21" 51,2,Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,21,2,Drug,21,Cold Remedy,Infusion of bark and sometimes wood taken for colds.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 21" 52,2,Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,21,2,Drug,9,Cough Medicine,Infusion of bark and sometimes wood taken for coughs.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 21" 53,2,Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,21,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Pitch and grease used as an ointment for scabies and boils.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 21" 54,2,Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,21,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Poultice of pitch applied to cuts.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 21" 55,2,Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,21,2,Drug,49,Tuberculosis Remedy,Decoction of pitch and sturgeon oil used for tuberculosis.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 21" 56,2,Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,21,2,Drug,49,Tuberculosis Remedy,Infusion of bark taken for tuberculosis.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 21" 57,2,Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,21,4,Fiber,91,Building Material,Boughs used to make a brush shelter.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 21" 58,2,Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,21,4,Fiber,70,Canoe Material,Wood used to make paddles.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 21" 788,38,Achillea millefolium L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,23,2,Drug,6,Analgesic,Infusion of plant heads used to make a compress for headaches.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 23" 789,38,Achillea millefolium L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,23,2,Drug,111,Antihemorrhagic,Leaves chewed for bleeding.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 23" 790,38,Achillea millefolium L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,23,2,Drug,45,Febrifuge,Decoction of roots taken for fevers.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 23" 791,38,Achillea millefolium L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,23,2,Drug,45,Febrifuge,Infusion of plant heads used to make a compress for fevers.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 23" 792,38,Achillea millefolium L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,23,2,Drug,71,Toothache Remedy,Decoction of roots taken or roots chewed for toothaches.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 23" 793,38,Achillea millefolium L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,23,3,Other,28,Hunting & Fishing Item,Dried flowers used for lynx bait.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 23" 1013,42,Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,22,2,Drug,42,Pediatric Aid,"Flowers & wild mint flowers wrapped in a cloth, dipped in water & used to remove teething gum pus.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 22" 1014,42,Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,22,2,Drug,71,Toothache Remedy,Decoction of roots and other herbs taken for teething related sickness.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 22" 1015,42,Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,22,2,Drug,71,Toothache Remedy,"Flowers & wild mint flowers wrapped in a cloth, dipped in water & used to remove teething gum pus.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 22" 1092,43,Achillea sibirica Ledeb.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,23,2,Drug,23,Oral Aid,Poultice of chewed roots applied to gum sores.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 23" 1093,43,Achillea sibirica Ledeb.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,23,2,Drug,42,Pediatric Aid,Decoction of roots and other herbs taken for teething related sickness.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 23" 1094,43,Achillea sibirica Ledeb.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,23,2,Drug,71,Toothache Remedy,Decoction of roots and other herbs taken for teething related sickness.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 23" 1096,44,Achillea sp.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,23,2,Drug,6,Analgesic,"Fresh, crushed flower inserted into the nostril for headaches.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 23" 1097,44,Achillea sp.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,23,2,Drug,82,Burn Dressing,Poultice of a flower applied to burn pains.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 23" 1098,44,Achillea sp.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,23,2,Drug,71,Toothache Remedy,Poultice of chewed roots applied to toothaches.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 23" 1099,44,Achillea sp.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,23,3,Other,28,Hunting & Fishing Item,Plant used to make lures for traps.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 23" 1233,55,Acorus calamus L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,24,2,Drug,149,Adjuvant,Roots added to any decoction to improve medicinal action.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24" 1234,55,Acorus calamus L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,24,2,Drug,6,Analgesic,Poultice of powdered roots and yellow pond lily roots or cow parsnip roots applied for headaches.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24" 1235,55,Acorus calamus L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,24,2,Drug,111,Antihemorrhagic,Decoction of rootstocks used for coughing up blood.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24" 1236,55,Acorus calamus L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,24,2,Drug,35,Antirheumatic (External),Poultice of powdered roots & yellow pond lily roots or cow parsnip roots applied to painful joints.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24" 1237,55,Acorus calamus L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,24,2,Drug,35,Antirheumatic (External),Poultice of powdered roots and yellow pond lily roots or cow parsnip roots applied for muscle pain.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24" 1238,55,Acorus calamus L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,24,2,Drug,35,Antirheumatic (External),Poultice of powdered roots and yellow pond lily roots or cow parsnip roots applied for rheumatism.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24" 1239,55,Acorus calamus L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,24,2,Drug,35,Antirheumatic (External),Rootstocks used for sore muscles and rheumatic pains.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24" 1240,55,Acorus calamus L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,24,2,Drug,21,Cold Remedy,Dried rootstock chewed for colds.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24" 1241,55,Acorus calamus L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,24,2,Drug,21,Cold Remedy,Roots smoked in a pipe for colds.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24" 1242,55,Acorus calamus L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,24,2,Drug,21,Cold Remedy,Rootstock chewed to prevent getting a cold after sweating during the winter.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24" 1243,55,Acorus calamus L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,24,2,Drug,9,Cough Medicine,Dried rootstock chewed for coughs.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24" 1244,55,Acorus calamus L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,24,2,Drug,9,Cough Medicine,Rootstock chewed for coughs from colds.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24" 1245,55,Acorus calamus L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,24,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Decoction of rootstocks used for rash from touching nettles or other irritating plants.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24" 1246,55,Acorus calamus L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,24,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Poultice of chewed rootstock applied to cuts.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24" 1247,55,Acorus calamus L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,24,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Poultice of powdered roots and yellow pond lily roots or cow parsnip roots applied to flesh worms.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24" 1248,55,Acorus calamus L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,24,2,Drug,156,Ear Medicine,Poultice of water softened rootstock applied to the ear for earaches.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24" 1249,55,Acorus calamus L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,24,2,Drug,45,Febrifuge,Rootstocks used for severe chill.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24" 1250,55,Acorus calamus L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,24,2,Drug,14,Gastrointestinal Aid,Grated rootstocks in water taken for stomachaches.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24" 1251,55,Acorus calamus L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,24,2,Drug,14,Gastrointestinal Aid,Rootstocks used for upset stomachs.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24" 1252,55,Acorus calamus L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,24,2,Drug,65,Hemostat,Poultice of chewed rootstock applied as a styptic.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24" 1253,55,Acorus calamus L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,24,2,Drug,39,Orthopedic Aid,Decoction of rootstocks used for lower back pains.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24" 1254,55,Acorus calamus L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,24,2,Drug,39,Orthopedic Aid,Poultice of powdered roots & yellow pond lily roots or cow parsnip roots applied to limb swellings.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24" 1255,55,Acorus calamus L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,24,2,Drug,39,Orthopedic Aid,Rootstock used for facial paralysis.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24" 1256,55,Acorus calamus L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,24,2,Drug,20,Panacea,Grated rootstocks used as an ingredient in a many herb remedy for various ailments.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24" 1257,55,Acorus calamus L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,24,2,Drug,42,Pediatric Aid,Decoction of rootstocks used for sickness related to teething.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24" 1258,55,Acorus calamus L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,24,2,Drug,48,Pulmonary Aid,Decoction of rootstocks used for stabbing pains in the chest.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24" 1259,55,Acorus calamus L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,24,2,Drug,48,Pulmonary Aid,Decoction of rootstocks used for whooping cough.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24" 1260,55,Acorus calamus L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,24,2,Drug,123,Throat Aid,Decoction of rootstocks used for sore throats.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24" 1261,55,Acorus calamus L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,24,2,Drug,123,Throat Aid,Dried rootstock chewed for sore throats.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24" 1262,55,Acorus calamus L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,24,2,Drug,71,Toothache Remedy,Decoction of rootstocks used for sickness related to teething.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24" 1263,55,Acorus calamus L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,24,2,Drug,71,Toothache Remedy,Poultice of chewed rootstock applied to aching teeth.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24" 1264,55,Acorus calamus L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,24,2,Drug,46,Venereal Aid,Decoction of rootstocks used for venereal disease.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24" 1456,61,Actaea rubra (Ait.) Willd.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,25,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Infusion of small piece of root taken to slow heavy menstrual flow.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 25" 1682,84,Agastache foeniculum (Pursh) Kuntze,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,26,2,Drug,111,Antihemorrhagic,"Infusion of stem, leaves and other plants taken for coughing up blood.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 26" 1683,84,Agastache foeniculum (Pursh) Kuntze,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,26,1,Food,27,Beverage,Leaves added to store bought tea to improve the flavor.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 26" 1997,128,Alisma plantago-aquatica L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,26,2,Drug,14,Gastrointestinal Aid,"Dried stem base eaten or grated and taken in water for heart 'troubles,' including heart burn.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 26" 1998,128,Alisma plantago-aquatica L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,26,2,Drug,14,Gastrointestinal Aid,"Stem base taken for stomachaches, cramps and stomach flu.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 26" 1999,128,Alisma plantago-aquatica L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,26,2,Drug,104,Heart Medicine,"Dried stem base eaten or grated and taken in water for heart 'troubles,' including heart burn.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 26" 2000,128,Alisma plantago-aquatica L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,26,2,Drug,36,Laxative,Stem base taken for constipation.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 26" 2001,128,Alisma plantago-aquatica L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,26,2,Drug,87,Misc. Disease Remedy,Stem base taken for stomach flu.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 26" 2002,128,Alisma plantago-aquatica L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,26,2,Drug,20,Panacea,Powdered stem base and many other herbs used for various ailments.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 26" 2003,128,Alisma plantago-aquatica L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,26,2,Drug,90,Stimulant,Stem base given to prevent fainting during childbirth.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 26" 2224,158,Allium schoenoprasum L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,26,1,Food,86,Spice,Leaves added to boiled fish for flavor.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 26" 2225,158,Allium schoenoprasum L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,26,1,Food,,,Fresh leaves used for food.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 26" 2338,168,Alnus incana (L.) Moench,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,27,2,Drug,25,Eye Medicine,Decoction of inner bark used as a wash for sore eyes.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 27" 2339,168,Alnus incana (L.) Moench,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,27,2,Drug,36,Laxative,Bark removed by scraping downwards used as a laxative.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 27" 2340,168,Alnus incana (L.) Moench,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,27,5,Dye,150,Brown,Decoction or infusion of inner bark used to wash and restore the brown color of old moccasins.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 27" 2341,168,Alnus incana (L.) Moench,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,27,5,Dye,176,Orange-Red,Decoction of inner bark used as a reddish orange dye for quills.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 27" 2342,168,Alnus incana (L.) Moench,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,27,5,Dye,127,Red-Brown,Infusion of inner bark used as a reddish brown dye for hides.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 27" 2343,168,Alnus incana (L.) Moench,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,27,5,Dye,,,Decoction of inner bark used to darken hides.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 27" 2344,168,Alnus incana (L.) Moench,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,27,5,Dye,,,Infusion of bark applied to darken birch bark used to make baskets.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 27" 2345,168,Alnus incana (L.) Moench,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,27,5,Dye,72,Yellow,Decoction of catkins used as a yellow dye for quills.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 27" 2346,168,Alnus incana (L.) Moench,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,27,4,Fiber,94,Caulking Material,Wood charcoal mixed with pitch and used for sealing canoe seams.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 27" 2347,168,Alnus incana (L.) Moench,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,27,4,Fiber,51,Snow Gear,Decoction of bark applied to toboggan boards to soften them for bending.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 27" 2395,169,Alnus incana ssp. rugosa (Du Roi) Clausen,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,27,2,Drug,25,Eye Medicine,Decoction of inner bark used as a wash for sore eyes.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 27" 2396,169,Alnus incana ssp. rugosa (Du Roi) Clausen,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,27,2,Drug,36,Laxative,Bark removed by scraping downwards used as a laxative.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 27" 2397,169,Alnus incana ssp. rugosa (Du Roi) Clausen,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,27,5,Dye,150,Brown,Decoction or infusion of inner bark used to wash and restore the brown color of old moccasins.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 27" 2398,169,Alnus incana ssp. rugosa (Du Roi) Clausen,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,27,5,Dye,176,Orange-Red,Decoction of inner bark used as a reddish orange dye for quills.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 27" 2399,169,Alnus incana ssp. rugosa (Du Roi) Clausen,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,27,5,Dye,127,Red-Brown,Infusion of inner bark used as a reddish brown dye for hides.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 27" 2400,169,Alnus incana ssp. rugosa (Du Roi) Clausen,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,27,5,Dye,,,Decoction of inner bark used to darken hides.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 27" 2401,169,Alnus incana ssp. rugosa (Du Roi) Clausen,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,27,5,Dye,,,Infusion of bark applied to darken birch bark used to make baskets.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 27" 2402,169,Alnus incana ssp. rugosa (Du Roi) Clausen,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,27,5,Dye,72,Yellow,Decoction of catkins used as a yellow dye for quills.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 27" 2403,169,Alnus incana ssp. rugosa (Du Roi) Clausen,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,27,4,Fiber,94,Caulking Material,Wood charcoal mixed with pitch and used for sealing canoe seams.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 27" 2404,169,Alnus incana ssp. rugosa (Du Roi) Clausen,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,27,4,Fiber,51,Snow Gear,Decoction of bark applied to toboggan boards to soften them for bending.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 27" 2422,170,Alnus incana ssp. tenuifolia (Nutt.) Breitung,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,27,2,Drug,25,Eye Medicine,Decoction of inner bark used as a wash for sore eyes.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 27" 2423,170,Alnus incana ssp. tenuifolia (Nutt.) Breitung,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,27,2,Drug,36,Laxative,Bark removed by scraping downwards used as a laxative.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 27" 2424,170,Alnus incana ssp. tenuifolia (Nutt.) Breitung,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,27,5,Dye,150,Brown,Decoction or infusion of inner bark used to wash and restore the brown color of old moccasins.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 27" 2425,170,Alnus incana ssp. tenuifolia (Nutt.) Breitung,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,27,5,Dye,176,Orange-Red,Decoction of inner bark used as a reddish orange dye for quills.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 27" 2426,170,Alnus incana ssp. tenuifolia (Nutt.) Breitung,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,27,5,Dye,127,Red-Brown,Infusion of inner bark used as a reddish brown dye for hides.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 27" 2427,170,Alnus incana ssp. tenuifolia (Nutt.) Breitung,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,27,5,Dye,,,Decoction of inner bark used to darken hides.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 27" 2428,170,Alnus incana ssp. tenuifolia (Nutt.) Breitung,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,27,5,Dye,,,Infusion of bark applied to darken birch bark used to make baskets.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 27" 2429,170,Alnus incana ssp. tenuifolia (Nutt.) Breitung,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,27,5,Dye,72,Yellow,Decoction of catkins used as a yellow dye for quills.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 27" 2430,170,Alnus incana ssp. tenuifolia (Nutt.) Breitung,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,27,4,Fiber,94,Caulking Material,Wood charcoal mixed with pitch and used for sealing canoe seams.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 27" 2431,170,Alnus incana ssp. tenuifolia (Nutt.) Breitung,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,27,4,Fiber,51,Snow Gear,Decoction of bark applied to toboggan boards to soften them for bending.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 27" 2645,176,Alnus viridis ssp. crispa (Ait.) Turrill,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,27,2,Drug,84,Abortifacient,Decoction of plant used in a steam treatment to bring about menstruation.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 27" 2937,204,Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,28,2,Drug,21,Cold Remedy,Decoction of sticks taken for bad colds.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 28" 2938,204,Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,28,2,Drug,9,Cough Medicine,Decoction of roots taken for coughs.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 28" 2939,204,Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,28,2,Drug,77,Diaphoretic,Decoction of stems and snowberry stems taken to cause sweating.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 28" 2940,204,Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,28,2,Drug,45,Febrifuge,Decoction of stems and snowberry stems taken for fevers.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 28" 2941,204,Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,28,2,Drug,87,Misc. Disease Remedy,Decoction of sticks taken for flu.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 28" 2942,204,Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,28,2,Drug,42,Pediatric Aid,Decoction of roots taken for teething sickness.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 28" 2943,204,Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,28,2,Drug,48,Pulmonary Aid,Decoction of roots taken for chest pains and lung infections.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 28" 2944,204,Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,28,2,Drug,71,Toothache Remedy,Decoction of roots taken for teething sickness.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 28" 2945,204,Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,28,4,Fiber,43,Basketry,Stems used to make rims for birch bark baskets.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 28" 2946,204,Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,28,1,Food,4,Dried Food,Sun dried fruit eaten boiled or pounded into a pemmican.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 28" 2947,204,Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,28,1,Food,4,Dried Food,Sun dried fruit eaten cooked in water or raw as a sweet snack.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 28" 2948,204,Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,28,1,Food,52,Fruit,Fruit eaten fresh.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 28" 2949,204,Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,28,1,Food,52,Fruit,Sun dried fruit eaten boiled or pounded into a pemmican.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 28" 2950,204,Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,28,1,Food,83,Preservative,"Barked split sticks, four inches long, boiled in sturgeon oil to keep the oil fresh during storage.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 28" 2951,204,Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,28,1,Food,10,Snack Food,Sun dried fruit eaten raw as a sweet snack.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 28" 3735,296,Apocynum androsaemifolium L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,28,2,Drug,25,Eye Medicine,Plant used for sore eyes.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 28" 3736,296,Apocynum androsaemifolium L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,28,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Decoction of plant used to increase lactation.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 28" 4020,318,Aralia nudicaulis L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,29,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Poultice of chewed roots applied to wounds to draw out the infection.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 29" 4021,318,Aralia nudicaulis L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,29,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Decoction of fruiting stalk used to stimulate lactation.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 29" 4022,318,Aralia nudicaulis L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,29,2,Drug,23,Oral Aid,Decoction of roots used to wash teething child's infected gums to prevent spread of infection.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 29" 4023,318,Aralia nudicaulis L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,29,2,Drug,20,Panacea,Powdered roots and many other herbs used for various ailments.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 29" 4024,318,Aralia nudicaulis L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,29,2,Drug,42,Pediatric Aid,"Decoction of plant, excluding the fruit, used for childhood pneumonia.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 29" 4025,318,Aralia nudicaulis L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,29,2,Drug,42,Pediatric Aid,Decoction of roots and other plants taken for teething sickness.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 29" 4026,318,Aralia nudicaulis L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,29,2,Drug,42,Pediatric Aid,Decoction of roots used to wash teething child's infected gums to prevent spread of infection.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 29" 4027,318,Aralia nudicaulis L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,29,2,Drug,48,Pulmonary Aid,"Decoction of plant, excluding the fruit, used for childhood pneumonia.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 29" 4028,318,Aralia nudicaulis L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,29,2,Drug,71,Toothache Remedy,Decoction of roots and other plants taken for teething sickness.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 29" 4560,347,Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,29,2,Drug,84,Abortifacient,Infusion of whole plant and velvet leaf blueberry taken to bring menstruation.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 29" 4561,347,Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,29,2,Drug,68,Antidiarrheal,Fruit mixed with grease and used for children with diarrhea.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 29" 4562,347,Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,29,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Decoction of stems & blueberry stem taken to prevent miscarriage without causing damage to the baby.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 29" 4563,347,Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,29,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Decoction of stems and blueberry stems taken to speed a woman's recovery after childbirth.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 29" 4564,347,Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,29,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Roots and several other herbs used to slow excessive menstrual bleeding.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 29" 4565,347,Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,29,2,Drug,42,Pediatric Aid,Fruit mixed with grease and used for children with diarrhea.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 29" 4566,347,Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,29,1,Food,52,Fruit,"Fruit cooked in grease, pounded, mixed with raw fish eggs and eaten. Approximate proportions of ingredients were 1 tablespoon grease, 1 1/2 cups fruit and 2 tablespoons whitefish eggs separated from the adhering membranes. A little sugar was added for flavor. After the fruits were lightly cooked in grease, they were pounded until they were crumbly. They were then placed in a heavy cloth folded to make a sack and pounded with the back of an axe head. The fish eggs moistened the pounded fruit.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 29" 4567,347,Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,29,3,Other,63,Smoke Plant,Dried leaves mixed with tobacco and smoked in a pipe.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 29" 5260,397,Artemisia frigida Willd.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,30,2,Drug,6,Analgesic,Leaves used for headaches associated with fevers.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 30" 5261,397,Artemisia frigida Willd.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,30,2,Drug,45,Febrifuge,Decoction of leaves taken for fevers.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 30" 5262,397,Artemisia frigida Willd.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,30,3,Other,28,Hunting & Fishing Item,Used as an ingredient in trap lures.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 30" 6446,461,Astragalus americanus (Hook.) M.E. Jones,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,31,2,Drug,14,Gastrointestinal Aid,"Roots chewed for stomachaches, cramps or stomach flu.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 31" 6447,461,Astragalus americanus (Hook.) M.E. Jones,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,31,2,Drug,87,Misc. Disease Remedy,Roots chewed for stomach flu.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 31" 7166,580,Betula papyrifera Marsh.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,32,2,Drug,82,Burn Dressing,Poultice of outer bark used to bandage a burn.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 32" 7167,580,Betula papyrifera Marsh.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,32,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Decoction of inner bark used as a wash for skin rashes and other skin sores.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 32" 7168,580,Betula papyrifera Marsh.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,32,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,"Dried inner bark ground, added to pitch & grease & used as ointment for persistent scabs & rashes.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 32" 7169,580,Betula papyrifera Marsh.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,32,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,"Dried, finely powdered rotten wood used as baby powder to prevent rashes.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 32" 7170,580,Betula papyrifera Marsh.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,32,2,Drug,77,Diaphoretic,Decoction of wood taken to cause sweating.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 32" 7171,580,Betula papyrifera Marsh.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,32,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Decoction of wood and inner bark used for 'women's troubles.',"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 32" 7172,580,Betula papyrifera Marsh.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,32,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Decoction of wood taken to ensure an adequate supply of milk for breast feeding.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 32" 7173,580,Betula papyrifera Marsh.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,32,2,Drug,39,Orthopedic Aid,Decoction of wood taken for back pain.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 32" 7174,580,Betula papyrifera Marsh.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,32,2,Drug,42,Pediatric Aid,Decoction of stems or branches taken for teething sickness.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 32" 7175,580,Betula papyrifera Marsh.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,32,2,Drug,42,Pediatric Aid,"Dried, finely powdered rotten wood used as baby powder to prevent rashes.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 32" 7176,580,Betula papyrifera Marsh.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,32,2,Drug,71,Toothache Remedy,Decoction of stems or branches taken for teething sickness.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 32" 7177,580,Betula papyrifera Marsh.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,32,2,Drug,46,Venereal Aid,Wood mixed with other materials and used for gonorrhea.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 32" 7178,580,Betula papyrifera Marsh.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,32,4,Fiber,43,Basketry,Bark used to make baskets for food storage and berry collection.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 32" 7179,580,Betula papyrifera Marsh.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,32,4,Fiber,91,Building Material,Bark used to cover a tipi.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 32" 7180,580,Betula papyrifera Marsh.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,32,4,Fiber,91,Building Material,Bark used to make bath tubs.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 32" 7181,580,Betula papyrifera Marsh.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,32,4,Fiber,91,Building Material,Wood used as poles to frame a tipi.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 32" 7182,580,Betula papyrifera Marsh.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,32,4,Fiber,70,Canoe Material,Bark used to make canoes.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 32" 7183,580,Betula papyrifera Marsh.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,32,4,Fiber,70,Canoe Material,Wood used to make canoe paddles.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 32" 7184,580,Betula papyrifera Marsh.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,32,4,Fiber,51,Snow Gear,Wood used to make toboggans and snowshoes.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 32" 7185,580,Betula papyrifera Marsh.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,32,1,Food,83,Preservative,"Soft, rotten wood burned to make a slow, smoky fire to smoke cure meat and fish.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 32" 7186,580,Betula papyrifera Marsh.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,32,1,Food,7,Sauce & Relish,"Sap collected, made into syrup and eaten on bannock.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 32" 7187,580,Betula papyrifera Marsh.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,32,1,Food,112,Substitution Food,Root bark used as a tea substitute.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 32" 7188,580,Betula papyrifera Marsh.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,32,1,Food,,,Cambium eaten fresh from the tree trunk.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 32" 7189,580,Betula papyrifera Marsh.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,32,3,Other,32,Containers,Bark used to make baskets for food storage and berry collection.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 32" 7190,580,Betula papyrifera Marsh.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,32,3,Other,32,Containers,Bark used to make dishes to collect birch sap and fresh cambium.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 32" 7191,580,Betula papyrifera Marsh.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,32,3,Other,33,Cooking Tools,"Bark used to make dippers for water, funnels and cups.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 32" 7192,580,Betula papyrifera Marsh.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,32,3,Other,33,Cooking Tools,Wood used for upright supports and cross bars of the smoke curing rack.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 32" 7193,580,Betula papyrifera Marsh.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,32,3,Other,33,Cooking Tools,"Wood used to make wooden spoons, stoppers for sturgeon skin jars and hammers to pound fish eggs.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 32" 7194,580,Betula papyrifera Marsh.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,32,3,Other,37,Fuel,Bark fragments ignited from coals or smoldering tinder and used to start a fire.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 32" 7195,580,Betula papyrifera Marsh.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,32,3,Other,144,Hide Preparation,Dried rotten wood with other rotten woods used to smoke tan hides.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 32" 7196,580,Betula papyrifera Marsh.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,32,3,Other,28,Hunting & Fishing Item,Bark used to make moose calls.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 32" 7628,657,Calamagrostis canadensis (Michx.) Beauv.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,33,4,Fiber,67,"Mats, Rugs & Bedding",Plant used to make mattresses when nothing else was available.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 33" 7629,657,Calamagrostis canadensis (Michx.) Beauv.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,33,3,Other,32,Containers,Grass used to line and cover winter storage pits for potatoes.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 33" 7652,662,Calla palustris L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,33,2,Drug,39,Orthopedic Aid,Aerial stems used for sore legs.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 33" 7653,662,Calla palustris L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,33,2,Drug,13,Poison,Plant poisonous to touch and eat.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 33" 7931,713,Campanula rotundifolia L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,34,2,Drug,104,Heart Medicine,Root chewed for heart ailments.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 34" 8254,761,Carum carvi L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,34,2,Drug,42,Pediatric Aid,Seed given to a crying child to quiet him or her.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 34" 8255,761,Carum carvi L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,34,2,Drug,15,Sedative,Seed given to a crying child to quiet him or her.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 34" 8256,761,Carum carvi L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,34,1,Food,86,Spice,Seeds added as a flavoring to bannock.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 34" 8257,761,Carum carvi L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,34,1,Food,75,Staple,Seeds ground into flour.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 34" 9269,882,Chamerion angustifolium ssp. angustifolium,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,38,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,"Poultice of barked, chewed roots applied to cuts and wounds.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 38" 9270,882,Chamerion angustifolium ssp. angustifolium,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,38,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,"Poultice of barked, macerated roots applied to boils, abscesses or wounds to draw out the infection.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 38" 9271,882,Chamerion angustifolium ssp. angustifolium,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,38,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Poultice of leaves applied to bruises.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 38" 9272,882,Chamerion angustifolium ssp. angustifolium,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,38,4,Fiber,102,Sewing Material,Stem fibers used for thread.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 38" 9273,882,Chamerion angustifolium ssp. angustifolium,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,38,3,Other,115,Season Indicator,Comas coincided with the moose mating season which followed fattening.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 38" 9274,882,Chamerion angustifolium ssp. angustifolium,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,38,3,Other,115,Season Indicator,Flowering coincided with the season of moose fattening.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 38" 9379,894,Chenopodium album L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,35,2,Drug,35,Antirheumatic (External),Decoction of plant used as wash for painful limbs.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 35" 9380,894,Chenopodium album L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,35,2,Drug,92,Antirheumatic (Internal),Decoction of plant taken for painful limbs.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 35" 9602,915,Chimaphila umbellata (L.) W. Bart.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,35,2,Drug,111,Antihemorrhagic,Decoction of plant taken for coughing up blood.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 35" 9603,915,Chimaphila umbellata (L.) W. Bart.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,35,2,Drug,111,Antihemorrhagic,Infusion or decoction of plant with other species used for coughing up blood.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 35" 9604,915,Chimaphila umbellata (L.) W. Bart.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,35,2,Drug,104,Heart Medicine,Used for pain and fever caused by chest ailments due to heart conditions such as angina pectoris.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 35" 9605,915,Chimaphila umbellata (L.) W. Bart.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,35,2,Drug,39,Orthopedic Aid,Decoction of plant used for backaches.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 35" 9606,915,Chimaphila umbellata (L.) W. Bart.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,35,2,Drug,48,Pulmonary Aid,Decoction of plant used for stabbing pain in the chest.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 35" 9870,942,Cicuta maculata L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,35,2,Drug,35,Antirheumatic (External),"Dried roots powdered, made into a liniment and applied externally.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 35" 10832,1091,Cornus canadensis L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,36,1,Food,10,Snack Food,Fruit eaten as a fresh nibble.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 36" 11030,1102,Cornus sericea ssp. sericea,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,36,2,Drug,25,Eye Medicine,Fruit or pith used to make a wash for snow blindness.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 36" 11031,1102,Cornus sericea ssp. sericea,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,36,2,Drug,25,Eye Medicine,Pith used for cataracts.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 36" 11032,1102,Cornus sericea ssp. sericea,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,36,5,Dye,150,Brown,Infusion of outer bark used to color leather from tan to brown.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 36" 11033,1102,Cornus sericea ssp. sericea,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,36,4,Fiber,43,Basketry,Stem used as a birch bark basket rim.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 36" 11034,1102,Cornus sericea ssp. sericea,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,36,3,Other,63,Smoke Plant,"Dried inner bark pulverized, mixed with tobacco and used for smoking.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 36" 11240,1111,Corylus cornuta Marsh.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,37,1,Food,,,Nuts used for food.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 37" 11241,1111,Corylus cornuta Marsh.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,37,1,Food,59,Winter Use Food,Nuts collected in quantity to use at a later time.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 37" 12497,1298,Diervilla lonicera P. Mill.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,37,2,Drug,25,Eye Medicine,Cooled infusion or decoction of roots or stems put into the eyes for soreness.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 37" 12498,1298,Diervilla lonicera P. Mill.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,37,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Infusion of roots taken to ensure a good supply of breast milk.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 37" 13064,1393,Empetrum nigrum L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,38,2,Drug,117,Diuretic,"Leafy branches used, especially for children with a fever, as a diuretic. Decoction of leafy branches applied externally, leafy branches ground and mixed with grease applied externally or branch chewed as a diuretic.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 38" 13065,1393,Empetrum nigrum L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,38,2,Drug,42,Pediatric Aid,"Leafy branches used, especially for children with a fever, as a diuretic. Decoction of leafy branches applied externally, leafy branches ground and mixed with grease applied externally or branch chewed as a diuretic.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 38" 13066,1393,Empetrum nigrum L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,38,1,Food,52,Fruit,Fruit eaten in the fall.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 38" 14984,1640,Fragaria virginiana Duchesne,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,38,1,Food,10,Snack Food,Fresh fruit eaten on sight as a nibble.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 38" 15861,1731,Geum aleppicum Jacq.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,39,2,Drug,77,Diaphoretic,Decoction of root and other herbs used to make a person sweat.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 39" 15862,1731,Geum aleppicum Jacq.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,39,2,Drug,20,Panacea,Powdered roots used in a many herb remedy for various ailments.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 39" 15863,1731,Geum aleppicum Jacq.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,39,2,Drug,42,Pediatric Aid,Decoction of root alone or with other herbs used for teething sickness.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 39" 15864,1731,Geum aleppicum Jacq.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,39,2,Drug,123,Throat Aid,Decoction of root used for sore throats.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 39" 15865,1731,Geum aleppicum Jacq.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,39,2,Drug,71,Toothache Remedy,Decoction of root alone or with other herbs used for teething sickness.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 39" 15866,1731,Geum aleppicum Jacq.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,39,2,Drug,71,Toothache Remedy,Decoction of root used for sore teeth.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 39" 15908,1734,Geum macrophyllum var. perincisum (Rydb.) Raup,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,39,2,Drug,42,Pediatric Aid,Decoction of root with other herbs used for teething sickness.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 39" 15909,1734,Geum macrophyllum var. perincisum (Rydb.) Raup,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,39,2,Drug,71,Toothache Remedy,Decoction of root with other herbs used for teething sickness.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 39" 16812,1851,Heracleum maximum Bartr.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,40,2,Drug,6,Analgesic,"Decoction of root, calamus and yellow pond lily used as a wash for severe headaches.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 40" 16813,1851,Heracleum maximum Bartr.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,40,2,Drug,6,Analgesic,"Poultice of ground root, calamus and yellow pond lily applied to the head for severe headaches.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 40" 16814,1851,Heracleum maximum Bartr.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,40,2,Drug,35,Antirheumatic (External),"Decoction of root, calamus and yellow pond lily used as a wash for painful limbs.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 40" 16815,1851,Heracleum maximum Bartr.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,40,2,Drug,35,Antirheumatic (External),"Poultice of ground root, calamus and yellow pond lily applied to painful limbs.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 40" 16816,1851,Heracleum maximum Bartr.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,40,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,"Poultice of root, calamus root and yellow pond lily root applied to mancos, worms in the flesh.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 40" 16817,1851,Heracleum maximum Bartr.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,40,1,Food,,,Leaf petiole peeled and eaten fresh.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 40" 16818,1851,Heracleum maximum Bartr.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,40,1,Food,,,"Pith scraped out of the roasted, main stem and eaten.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 40" 17112,1877,Heuchera richardsonii R. Br.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,40,2,Drug,68,Antidiarrheal,Decoction of root or root chewed for diarrhea.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 40" 17113,1877,Heuchera richardsonii R. Br.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,40,2,Drug,25,Eye Medicine,Infusion of root used to wash sore eyes.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 40" 18456,2054,Juniperus communis L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,41,2,Drug,68,Antidiarrheal,Decoction of barked procumbent stem or branch used for diarrhea.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 41" 18457,2054,Juniperus communis L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,41,2,Drug,9,Cough Medicine,Decoction of branch or wood and other herbs used for coughs.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 41" 18458,2054,Juniperus communis L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,41,2,Drug,45,Febrifuge,Decoction of branch or wood and other herbs used for fevers.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 41" 18459,2054,Juniperus communis L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,41,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Decoction of branch or wood and other herbs used for 'woman's troubles.',"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 41" 18460,2054,Juniperus communis L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,41,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Decoction of branch or wood and other herbs used for sickness after giving birth.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 41" 18461,2054,Juniperus communis L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,41,2,Drug,3,Kidney Aid,Decoction of green berries taken for sore backs from kidney troubles.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 41" 18462,2054,Juniperus communis L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,41,2,Drug,42,Pediatric Aid,Decoction of branch or wood and other herbs used for teething sickness.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 41" 18463,2054,Juniperus communis L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,41,2,Drug,48,Pulmonary Aid,Decoction of barked procumbent stem or branch used for sore chest from lung infections.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 41" 18464,2054,Juniperus communis L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,41,2,Drug,62,Respiratory Aid,Blue berries smoked in a pipe for asthma.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 41" 18465,2054,Juniperus communis L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,41,2,Drug,71,Toothache Remedy,Decoction of branch or wood and other herbs used for teething sickness.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 41" 19492,2099,Larix laricina (Du Roi) K. Koch,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,41,2,Drug,103,Antiemetic,Used with eight different trees for vomiting.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 41" 19493,2099,Larix laricina (Du Roi) K. Koch,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,41,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Decoction used as a wash & poultice of boiled inner bark and wood applied to frostbite or deep cuts.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 41" 19494,2099,Larix laricina (Du Roi) K. Koch,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,41,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,"Poultice of warm, boiled inner bark applied to wounds to draw out infection.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 41" 19495,2099,Larix laricina (Du Roi) K. Koch,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,41,4,Fiber,51,Snow Gear,Wood used to make toboggans.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 41" 19496,2099,Larix laricina (Du Roi) K. Koch,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,41,3,Other,144,Hide Preparation,Rotten wood used to smoke tan and yellow tint hides.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 41" 19783,2125,Ledum groenlandicum Oeder,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,42,2,Drug,148,Breast Treatment,Poultice of leaves applied to cracked nipples.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 42" 19784,2125,Ledum groenlandicum Oeder,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,42,2,Drug,82,Burn Dressing,Decoction of plant used to wash burns before application of burn ointment.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 42" 19785,2125,Ledum groenlandicum Oeder,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,42,2,Drug,82,Burn Dressing,Poultice of leaves and grease applied to burns.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 42" 19786,2125,Ledum groenlandicum Oeder,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,42,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,"Decoction of plant used as a wash for itchy skin, hand sores and chapped skin.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 42" 19787,2125,Ledum groenlandicum Oeder,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,42,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Poultice of leaves and fish oil applied to the umbilical scab.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 42" 19788,2125,Ledum groenlandicum Oeder,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,42,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Powdered leaves applied directly to a baby's skin for rashes in the skin folds.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 42" 19789,2125,Ledum groenlandicum Oeder,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,42,2,Drug,117,Diuretic,Plant used as a diuretic.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 42" 19790,2125,Ledum groenlandicum Oeder,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,42,2,Drug,42,Pediatric Aid,Poultice of leaves and fish oil applied to the umbilical scab.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 42" 19791,2125,Ledum groenlandicum Oeder,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,42,2,Drug,42,Pediatric Aid,Powdered leaves applied directly to a baby's skin for rashes in the skin folds.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 42" 19792,2125,Ledum groenlandicum Oeder,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,42,2,Drug,48,Pulmonary Aid,Decoction of plant and calamus used for whooping cough.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 42" 19793,2125,Ledum groenlandicum Oeder,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,42,2,Drug,48,Pulmonary Aid,Decoction of plant used for pneumonia.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 42" 19794,2125,Ledum groenlandicum Oeder,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,42,1,Food,27,Beverage,"Plant, with flower tops removed, used to make a tea.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 42" 20313,2189,Lilium philadelphicum var. andinum (Nutt.) Ker-Gawl.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,43,1,Food,10,Snack Food,Bulb segments eaten dried as a nibble.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 43" 20314,2189,Lilium philadelphicum var. andinum (Nutt.) Ker-Gawl.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,43,1,Food,,,Bulb segments eaten fresh.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 43" 20315,2189,Lilium philadelphicum var. andinum (Nutt.) Ker-Gawl.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,43,1,Food,,,Seeds and underground bulbs used for food.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 43" 21125,2261,Lonicera dioica L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,43,2,Drug,117,Diuretic,"Infusion of inner bark, either scraped from or attached to the stem, used as a diuretic.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 43" 21126,2261,Lonicera dioica L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,43,2,Drug,117,Diuretic,"Infusion of peeled, internodal stem lengths used for urine retention.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 43" 21127,2261,Lonicera dioica L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,43,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Decoction of stems used for blood clotting after childbirth.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 43" 21128,2261,Lonicera dioica L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,43,2,Drug,87,Misc. Disease Remedy,"Infusion of peeled, internodal stem lengths used for flu.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 43" 21129,2261,Lonicera dioica L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,43,2,Drug,46,Venereal Aid,Decoction of stems used for venereal disease.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 43" 21130,2261,Lonicera dioica L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,43,3,Other,33,Cooking Tools,Hollow stems used as straws by children.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 43" 21131,2261,Lonicera dioica L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,43,3,Other,79,Smoking Tools,Hollow stem sections used as pipe stems for corn cob pipes and toy rose hip pipes.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 43" 21485,2320,Lycopodium annotinum L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,44,3,Other,33,Cooking Tools,Plant used to separate raw fish eggs from the membranes.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 44" 21510,2324,Lycopodium obscurum L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,44,3,Other,33,Cooking Tools,Plant used to separate raw fish eggs from the membranes.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 44" 22527,2425,Matteuccia struthiopteris (L.) Todaro,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,44,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Decoction of leaf stalk base from the sterile frond taken to speed expulsion of the afterbirth.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 44" 22528,2425,Matteuccia struthiopteris (L.) Todaro,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,44,2,Drug,39,Orthopedic Aid,Decoction of leaf stalk base from the sterile frond taken for back pain.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 44" 22625,2443,Mentha arvensis L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,45,2,Drug,6,Analgesic,Infusion of leaves taken for headaches.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 45" 22626,2443,Mentha arvensis L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,45,2,Drug,111,Antihemorrhagic,Infusion of plant taken for coughing up blood.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 45" 22627,2443,Mentha arvensis L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,45,2,Drug,21,Cold Remedy,Infusion of leaves taken for colds.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 45" 22628,2443,Mentha arvensis L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,45,2,Drug,21,Cold Remedy,Infusion of plant taken to prevent the onset of a cold and for prolonged colds.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 45" 22629,2443,Mentha arvensis L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,45,2,Drug,45,Febrifuge,Infusion of leaves taken for fevers.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 45" 22630,2443,Mentha arvensis L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,45,2,Drug,65,Hemostat,Leafy stems and flowers inserted into the nostril for serious nosebleeds.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 45" 22631,2443,Mentha arvensis L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,45,2,Drug,23,Oral Aid,"Ground flowers and yarrow placed in a cloth, moistened and rubbed on infected gums to remove pus.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 45" 22632,2443,Mentha arvensis L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,45,2,Drug,71,Toothache Remedy,Poultice of ground leaves or leafy stems applied to the gums for toothaches.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 45" 22633,2443,Mentha arvensis L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,45,1,Food,27,Beverage,Leaves added to store bought tea to improve the flavor.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 45" 22634,2443,Mentha arvensis L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,45,1,Food,86,Spice,Leaves added to sturgeon oil to sweeten the odor.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 45" 23161,2496,Mitella nuda L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,45,2,Drug,156,Ear Medicine,Crushed leaf wrapped in a cloth and inserted in the ear for earaches.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 45" 23424,2521,Monotropa uniflora L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,46,2,Drug,71,Toothache Remedy,Flower chewed for toothaches.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 46" 23566,2557,Myrica gale L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,46,3,Other,28,Hunting & Fishing Item,Pistillate catkins used as an ingredient in lures.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 46" 24132,2597,Nuphar lutea ssp. variegata (Dur.) E.O. Beal,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,46,2,Drug,6,Analgesic,"Poultice of grated rhizome, calamus, water or grease and sometime cow parsnip applied for headaches.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 46" 24133,2597,Nuphar lutea ssp. variegata (Dur.) E.O. Beal,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,46,2,Drug,35,Antirheumatic (External),"Poultice of grated rhizomes & other ingredients applied to sore joints, swellings and painful limbs. Poultice consisted of grated rhizomes, grated calamus rootstocks and occasionally cow parsnip with the addition of water or grease.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 46" 24134,2597,Nuphar lutea ssp. variegata (Dur.) E.O. Beal,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,46,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,"Poultice of fresh or rehydrated, dried rhizome slice applied to infected skin lesions.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 46" 24135,2597,Nuphar lutea ssp. variegata (Dur.) E.O. Beal,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,46,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,"Poultice of roots with calamus and cow parsnip roots applied to mancos, worms in the flesh.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 46" 24136,2597,Nuphar lutea ssp. variegata (Dur.) E.O. Beal,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,46,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,"Poultice of sliced, dried roots soaked in water and applied to infected wounds.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 46" 24137,2597,Nuphar lutea ssp. variegata (Dur.) E.O. Beal,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,46,2,Drug,20,Panacea,Powdered rhizomes added to a many herb remedy for various ailments.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 46" 24138,2597,Nuphar lutea ssp. variegata (Dur.) E.O. Beal,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,46,1,Food,4,Dried Food,Sliced roots dried for food and eaten dried or cooked.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 46" 26218,2843,Petasites sagittatus (Banks ex Pursh) Gray,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,48,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Poultice of leaves applied to worms eating the flesh and itchy skin.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 48" 26893,2934,Picea glauca (Moench) Voss,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,48,2,Drug,92,Antirheumatic (Internal),Decoction of inner bark used for arthritis.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 48" 26894,2934,Picea glauca (Moench) Voss,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,48,2,Drug,11,Blood Medicine,Poultice of gum and lard applied for blood poisoning.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 48" 26895,2934,Picea glauca (Moench) Voss,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,48,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,"Pitch and grease used as an ointment for skin rashes, scabies, persistent scabs and growing boils.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 48" 26896,2934,Picea glauca (Moench) Voss,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,48,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Poultice of gum and lard applied to infections.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 48" 26897,2934,Picea glauca (Moench) Voss,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,48,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Rotten wood used in baby dusting powder.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 48" 26898,2934,Picea glauca (Moench) Voss,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,48,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,"Rotten, dried, finely powdered wood used as baby powder and for skin rashes.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 48" 26899,2934,Picea glauca (Moench) Voss,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,48,2,Drug,42,Pediatric Aid,Rotten wood used in baby dusting powder.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 48" 26900,2934,Picea glauca (Moench) Voss,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,48,2,Drug,42,Pediatric Aid,"Rotten, dried, finely powdered wood used as baby powder and for skin rashes.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 48" 26901,2934,Picea glauca (Moench) Voss,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,48,5,Dye,182,Yellow-Brown,Rotten wood used as a yellow brown dye for white goods.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 48" 26902,2934,Picea glauca (Moench) Voss,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,48,4,Fiber,43,Basketry,Wood used for the edging of a birch bark sewing basket base and lid.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 48" 26903,2934,Picea glauca (Moench) Voss,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,48,4,Fiber,91,Building Material,Bark sheets used for roofing on buildings.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 48" 26904,2934,Picea glauca (Moench) Voss,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,48,4,Fiber,70,Canoe Material,Wood used to make canoe paddles.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 48" 26905,2934,Picea glauca (Moench) Voss,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,48,4,Fiber,70,Canoe Material,Wood used to make ribs and gunwales for birch bark canoes.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 48" 26906,2934,Picea glauca (Moench) Voss,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,48,4,Fiber,94,Caulking Material,Pitch used as a sealant for birch bark canoes.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 48" 26907,2934,Picea glauca (Moench) Voss,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,48,4,Fiber,67,"Mats, Rugs & Bedding",Bark sheets used for tent flooring.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 48" 26908,2934,Picea glauca (Moench) Voss,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,48,4,Fiber,102,Sewing Material,Roots used to sew birch bark baskets and canoes.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 48" 26909,2934,Picea glauca (Moench) Voss,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,48,1,Food,85,Candy,Gum chewed as a confection.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 48" 26910,2934,Picea glauca (Moench) Voss,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,48,1,Food,85,Candy,Gum chewed for pleasure.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 48" 26911,2934,Picea glauca (Moench) Voss,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,48,3,Other,33,Cooking Tools,Split log hollowed out to make a dish to feed fish broth to puppies.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 48" 26912,2934,Picea glauca (Moench) Voss,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,48,3,Other,57,Fasteners,Wood pegs used to fasten the tabs on the bottom & top pieces to the basket body during construction.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 48" 26913,2934,Picea glauca (Moench) Voss,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,48,3,Other,144,Hide Preparation,"Rotten, dried wood burned in a slow fire to smoke tan hides.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 48" 26914,2934,Picea glauca (Moench) Voss,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,48,3,Other,28,Hunting & Fishing Item,Wood used to make floats for fishing nets.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 48" 26915,2934,Picea glauca (Moench) Voss,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,48,3,Other,17,Tools,"Dead, standing trees used to make a moose hide stretcher.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 48" 27056,2935,Picea mariana (P. Mill.) B.S.P.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,49,2,Drug,68,Antidiarrheal,Decoction of cones taken for diarrhea.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 49" 27057,2935,Picea mariana (P. Mill.) B.S.P.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,49,2,Drug,82,Burn Dressing,Pitch mixed with grease and used as ointment for bad burns.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 49" 27058,2935,Picea mariana (P. Mill.) B.S.P.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,49,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,"Pitch mixed with grease and used as ointment for skin rashes, scabies and persistent scabs.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 49" 27059,2935,Picea mariana (P. Mill.) B.S.P.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,49,2,Drug,23,Oral Aid,Cone chewed for a sore mouth.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 49" 27060,2935,Picea mariana (P. Mill.) B.S.P.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,49,2,Drug,123,Throat Aid,Decoction of cones used as a gargle for sore throats.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 49" 27061,2935,Picea mariana (P. Mill.) B.S.P.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,49,2,Drug,71,Toothache Remedy,Cone chewed for toothaches.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 49" 27062,2935,Picea mariana (P. Mill.) B.S.P.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,49,2,Drug,46,Venereal Aid,Decoction of cones and other herbs taken for venereal disease.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 49" 27063,2935,Picea mariana (P. Mill.) B.S.P.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,49,4,Fiber,91,Building Material,"Peeled, wood poles preferred for tipi framing because of their straightness and lack of taper.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 49" 27064,2935,Picea mariana (P. Mill.) B.S.P.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,49,4,Fiber,91,Building Material,Small trees & boughs used in the construction of shelters made of brush & shelters for storing moss.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 49" 27065,2935,Picea mariana (P. Mill.) B.S.P.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,49,4,Fiber,70,Canoe Material,Wood used to make canoe paddles.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 49" 27066,2935,Picea mariana (P. Mill.) B.S.P.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,49,4,Fiber,94,Caulking Material,Pitch used to seal seams on a birch bark canoe.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 49" 27067,2935,Picea mariana (P. Mill.) B.S.P.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,49,4,Fiber,99,Cordage,Roots used to tie and secure the arched roof trees of the shelter for storing moss.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 49" 27068,2935,Picea mariana (P. Mill.) B.S.P.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,49,4,Fiber,99,Cordage,Roots used to tie and secure the ends of a birch bark dish.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 49" 27069,2935,Picea mariana (P. Mill.) B.S.P.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,49,4,Fiber,99,Cordage,Roots used to tie and secure the stick and bundle game made from black spruce boughs.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 49" 27070,2935,Picea mariana (P. Mill.) B.S.P.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,49,4,Fiber,67,"Mats, Rugs & Bedding",Boughs used on the ground as flooring in tipis and in front of the tent door as a door mat.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 49" 27071,2935,Picea mariana (P. Mill.) B.S.P.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,49,4,Fiber,102,Sewing Material,Roots used to sew sheets of birch bark together for a tipi cover.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 49" 27072,2935,Picea mariana (P. Mill.) B.S.P.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,49,4,Fiber,102,Sewing Material,Roots used to stitch birch bark basket and canoe seams.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 49" 27073,2935,Picea mariana (P. Mill.) B.S.P.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,49,1,Food,85,Candy,Gum chewed for pleasure.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 49" 27074,2935,Picea mariana (P. Mill.) B.S.P.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,49,3,Other,167,Designs,Roots used to make designs on baskets.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 49" 27075,2935,Picea mariana (P. Mill.) B.S.P.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,49,3,Other,144,Hide Preparation,Dry cones mixed with rotten white spruce wood and used to smoke tan hides a golden brown color.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 49" 27076,2935,Picea mariana (P. Mill.) B.S.P.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,49,3,Other,24,Toys & Games,Roots used to tie and secure the stick and bundle game made from black spruce boughs.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 49" 27369,2952,Pinus banksiana Lamb.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,50,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Poultice of inner bark applied to deep cuts.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 50" 27370,2952,Pinus banksiana Lamb.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,50,1,Food,,,Inner bark used for food.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 50" 27371,2952,Pinus banksiana Lamb.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,50,3,Other,144,Hide Preparation,"Dry, open cones mixed with rotten white spruce wood used to smoke tan hides.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 50" 28793,3046,Polygala senega L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,51,2,Drug,11,Blood Medicine,Infusion of blooms taken as a blood medicine.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 51" 28794,3046,Polygala senega L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,51,2,Drug,23,Oral Aid,Root used for sore mouths.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 51" 28795,3046,Polygala senega L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,51,2,Drug,20,Panacea,Powdered roots added to a many herb remedy and used for various ailments.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 51" 28796,3046,Polygala senega L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,51,2,Drug,123,Throat Aid,Chewed root juice swallowed for sore throats.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 51" 28797,3046,Polygala senega L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,51,2,Drug,71,Toothache Remedy,Root applied directly to a tooth for toothache.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 51" 28865,3052,Polygonum amphibium L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,51,2,Drug,23,Oral Aid,Poultice of fresh roots applied directly to blisters in the mouth.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 51" 28866,3052,Polygonum amphibium L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,51,2,Drug,20,Panacea,Powdered roots added to a many herb remedy and used for various ailments.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 51" 29031,3080,Polypodium virginianum L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,51,2,Drug,49,Tuberculosis Remedy,Decoction of leaf taken for tuberculosis.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 51" 29204,3095,Populus balsamifera L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,52,2,Drug,129,Disinfectant,Poultice of fresh leaves applied to a sore to draw out the infection.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 52" 29205,3095,Populus balsamifera L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,52,2,Drug,65,Hemostat,Poultice of sticky buds applied directly to the nostril for a nosebleed.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 52" 29206,3095,Populus balsamifera L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,52,3,Other,28,Hunting & Fishing Item,Buds mixed with other ingredients to make a trap lure.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 52" 29590,3106,Populus tremuloides Michx.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,52,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Poultice of crushed leaf applied to bee stings to reduce the irritation.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 52" 29591,3106,Populus tremuloides Michx.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,52,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Poultice of inner bark used as a wound dressing.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 52" 29592,3106,Populus tremuloides Michx.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,52,2,Drug,65,Hemostat,"White, powdery substance on the outer bark surface scraped off and used as a styptic.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 52" 29593,3106,Populus tremuloides Michx.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,52,2,Drug,46,Venereal Aid,Bark outer surface scraped and used for venereal disease.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 52" 29594,3106,Populus tremuloides Michx.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,52,2,Drug,46,Venereal Aid,Decoction of bark taken for venereal disease.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 52" 29595,3106,Populus tremuloides Michx.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,52,4,Fiber,91,Building Material,Poles placed upon the birch bark cover of a tipi to secure it.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 52" 29596,3106,Populus tremuloides Michx.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,52,4,Fiber,91,Building Material,Poles used to frame a tipi.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 52" 29597,3106,Populus tremuloides Michx.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,52,1,Food,83,Preservative,"Dry, rotted wood used to make a fire to smoke cure whitefish and moose meat.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 52" 29598,3106,Populus tremuloides Michx.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,52,1,Food,,,Cambium eaten fresh in early summer.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 52" 29599,3106,Populus tremuloides Michx.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,52,1,Food,,,Inner bark used for food in the spring.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 52" 29600,3106,Populus tremuloides Michx.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,52,3,Other,28,Hunting & Fishing Item,Trees used to make a deadfall trap for bear.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 52" 29601,3106,Populus tremuloides Michx.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,52,3,Other,24,Toys & Games,Short section of fresh branch used to make a toy whistle.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 52" 30489,3172,Prunus pensylvanica L. f.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,53,2,Drug,25,Eye Medicine,Infusion of inner bark used for sore eyes.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 53" 30490,3172,Prunus pensylvanica L. f.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,53,1,Food,1,Preserves,Juice used to make jelly.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 53" 30770,3181,Prunus virginiana L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,53,2,Drug,68,Antidiarrheal,Decoction of roots taken for diarrhea.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 53" 30771,3181,Prunus virginiana L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,53,1,Food,52,Fruit,"Fruit and pits, sometimes with fish eggs, crushed, mixed with grease and eaten.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 53" 30772,3181,Prunus virginiana L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,53,1,Food,7,Sauce & Relish,Fruit used to make pancake syrup.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 53" 31763,3238,Pyrola asarifolia Michx.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,54,2,Drug,111,Antihemorrhagic,Decoction of plant taken for coughing up blood.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 54" 31764,3238,Pyrola asarifolia Michx.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,54,2,Drug,25,Eye Medicine,Infusion of leaves used for sore eyes.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 54" 33508,3369,Ribes glandulosum Grauer,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,54,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Decoction of stem used alone or with wild red raspberry to prevent blood clotting after birth.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 54" 33509,3369,Ribes glandulosum Grauer,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,54,1,Food,27,Beverage,Stem used to make a bitter tea.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 54" 33510,3369,Ribes glandulosum Grauer,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,54,1,Food,52,Fruit,Fresh berries eaten in considerable quantity.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 54" 33513,3371,Ribes hudsonianum Richards.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,55,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Decoction of stem sections alone or with wild gooseberry stems used for sickness after childbirth.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 55" 33514,3371,Ribes hudsonianum Richards.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,55,1,Food,1,Preserves,"Berries used to make jam and eaten with fish, meat or bannock.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 55" 33650,3385,Ribes oxyacanthoides L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,55,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Decoction of stems and wild black currant stems used for sickness after childbirth.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 55" 33651,3385,Ribes oxyacanthoides L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,55,1,Food,52,Fruit,Berries eaten fresh.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 55" 33869,3417,Rosa acicularis Lindl.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,55,2,Drug,9,Cough Medicine,Decoction of roots taken as a cough remedy.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 55" 33870,3417,Rosa acicularis Lindl.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,55,2,Drug,25,Eye Medicine,Infusion of roots used for sore eyes.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 55" 33871,3417,Rosa acicularis Lindl.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,55,1,Food,10,Snack Food,Ripe hips eaten as a nibble.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 55" 33872,3417,Rosa acicularis Lindl.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,55,3,Other,125,Jewelry,Firm hips strung on a string to make a necklace.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 55" 33873,3417,Rosa acicularis Lindl.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,55,3,Other,24,Toys & Games,"Halved, fresh hip hollowed out to make a bowl for a toy pipe.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 55" 34344,3441,Rubus arcticus ssp. acaulis (Michx.) Focke,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,56,1,Food,52,Fruit,Fruit eaten fresh.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 56" 34380,3445,Rubus chamaemorus L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,56,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Decoction of plant used for hard labor.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 56" 34381,3445,Rubus chamaemorus L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,56,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Decoction of roots used as a 'woman's medicine.',"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 56" 34382,3445,Rubus chamaemorus L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,56,2,Drug,142,Reproductive Aid,Decoction of root and lower stem used by barren women.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 56" 34383,3445,Rubus chamaemorus L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,56,1,Food,52,Fruit,Fruit eaten fresh.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 56" 34466,3453,Rubus idaeus L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,57,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Decoction of stem and upper part of the roots used to help a woman recover after childbirth.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 57" 34467,3453,Rubus idaeus L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,57,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Decoction of stem and upper part of the roots used to slow menstrual bleeding.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 57" 34468,3453,Rubus idaeus L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,57,2,Drug,104,Heart Medicine,Fruit used as a heart medicine.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 57" 34469,3453,Rubus idaeus L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,57,2,Drug,42,Pediatric Aid,Decoction of stem and upper part of the roots used for teething sickness.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 57" 34470,3453,Rubus idaeus L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,57,2,Drug,71,Toothache Remedy,Decoction of stem and upper part of the roots used for teething sickness.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 57" 34471,3453,Rubus idaeus L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,57,1,Food,52,Fruit,Fruit eaten with dried fish flesh and fish oil.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 57" 34472,3453,Rubus idaeus L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,57,1,Food,,,"Young, leafy shoots peeled and the tender inner part eaten.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 57" 34885,3467,Rubus pubescens Raf.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,57,1,Food,52,Fruit,Fruit eaten fresh.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 57" 35435,3490,Rumex orbiculatus Gray,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,58,2,Drug,35,Antirheumatic (External),Decoction of whole plant applied externally to painful joints.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 58" 35467,3493,Rumex salicifolius var. mexicanus (Meisn.) C.L. Hitchc.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,58,2,Drug,35,Antirheumatic (External),Decoction of whole plant applied externally to painful joints.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 58" 35661,3520,Salix bebbiana Sarg.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,58,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Poultice of chewed root inner bark applied to a deep cut.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 58" 35662,3520,Salix bebbiana Sarg.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,58,4,Fiber,43,Basketry,Stems used to rim birch bark baskets.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 58" 35663,3520,Salix bebbiana Sarg.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,58,3,Other,32,Containers,Stems used to make a stopper for a sturgeon skin jar.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 58" 35664,3520,Salix bebbiana Sarg.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,58,3,Other,33,Cooking Tools,Stems used to make a fish roasting stick.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 58" 35665,3520,Salix bebbiana Sarg.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,58,3,Other,57,Fasteners,"Bark used to tie or fasten many things. Bark was used to tie the fish roasting sticks, rock fish net weights, birch bark moose calls, and snowshoe frames, which were tied together before they were bent, as well as bundles to be carried by hand.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 58" 35666,3520,Salix bebbiana Sarg.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,58,3,Other,28,Hunting & Fishing Item,Bark made into netting and used to catch fish.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 58" 35667,3520,Salix bebbiana Sarg.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,58,3,Other,28,Hunting & Fishing Item,Stems used to make bows and arrows.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 58" 35668,3520,Salix bebbiana Sarg.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,58,3,Other,17,Tools,Bark made into netting to clean pitch used in sealing birch bark canoes.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 58" 35669,3520,Salix bebbiana Sarg.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,58,3,Other,17,Tools,Stems used to make a bead weaving loom.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 58" 35670,3520,Salix bebbiana Sarg.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,58,3,Other,24,Toys & Games,Branches used to make whistles.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 58" 35764,3525,Salix discolor Muhl.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,58,2,Drug,68,Antidiarrheal,Infusion of inner bark taken for diarrhea.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 58" 35765,3525,Salix discolor Muhl.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,58,4,Fiber,43,Basketry,Stems used to rim birch bark baskets.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 58" 35766,3525,Salix discolor Muhl.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,58,4,Fiber,99,Cordage,Bark used to make rope.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 58" 35767,3525,Salix discolor Muhl.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,58,3,Other,32,Containers,Stems used to make a stopper for a sturgeon skin jar.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 58" 35768,3525,Salix discolor Muhl.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,58,3,Other,33,Cooking Tools,Stems used to make a fish roasting stick.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 58" 35769,3525,Salix discolor Muhl.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,58,3,Other,57,Fasteners,"Bark used to tie or fasten many things. Bark was used to tie the fish roasting sticks, rock fish net weights, birch bark moose calls, and snowshoe frames, which were tied together before they were bent, as well as bundles to be carried by hand.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 58" 35770,3525,Salix discolor Muhl.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,58,3,Other,28,Hunting & Fishing Item,Bark made into netting and used to catch fish.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 58" 35771,3525,Salix discolor Muhl.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,58,3,Other,28,Hunting & Fishing Item,Stems used to make bows and arrows.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 58" 35772,3525,Salix discolor Muhl.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,58,3,Other,17,Tools,Bark made into netting to clean pitch used in sealing birch bark canoes.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 58" 35773,3525,Salix discolor Muhl.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,58,3,Other,17,Tools,Stems used to make a bead weaving loom.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 58" 35774,3525,Salix discolor Muhl.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,58,3,Other,24,Toys & Games,Branches used to make whistles.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 58" 35900,3534,Salix interior Rowlee,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,58,4,Fiber,43,Basketry,Stems used to rim birch bark baskets.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 58" 35901,3534,Salix interior Rowlee,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,58,3,Other,32,Containers,Stems used to make a stopper for a sturgeon skin jar.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 58" 35902,3534,Salix interior Rowlee,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,58,3,Other,33,Cooking Tools,Stems used to make a fish roasting stick.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 58" 35903,3534,Salix interior Rowlee,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,58,3,Other,57,Fasteners,"Bark used to tie or fasten many things. Bark was used to tie the fish roasting sticks, rock fish net weights, birch bark moose calls, and snowshoe frames, which were tied together before they were bent, as well as bundles to be carried by hand.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 58" 35904,3534,Salix interior Rowlee,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,58,3,Other,28,Hunting & Fishing Item,Bark made into netting and used to catch fish.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 58" 35905,3534,Salix interior Rowlee,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,58,3,Other,28,Hunting & Fishing Item,Stems used to make bows and arrows.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 58" 35906,3534,Salix interior Rowlee,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,58,3,Other,17,Tools,Bark made into netting to clean pitch used in sealing birch bark canoes.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 58" 35907,3534,Salix interior Rowlee,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,58,3,Other,17,Tools,Stems used to make a bead weaving loom.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 58" 35908,3534,Salix interior Rowlee,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,58,3,Other,24,Toys & Games,Branches used to make whistles.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 58" 37180,3588,Sarracenia purpurea L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,59,2,Drug,84,Abortifacient,Decoction or infusion of leaves taken for sickness associated with absence of menstrual period.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 59" 37181,3588,Sarracenia purpurea L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,59,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Decoction of root and other herbs taken to expel the afterbirth.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 59" 37182,3588,Sarracenia purpurea L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,59,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Decoction of root given to women to prevent sickness after childbirth.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 59" 37183,3588,Sarracenia purpurea L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,59,2,Drug,39,Orthopedic Aid,Decoction taken for lower back pain.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 59" 37184,3588,Sarracenia purpurea L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,59,2,Drug,46,Venereal Aid,Decoction of roots taken for venereal disease.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 59" 37185,3588,Sarracenia purpurea L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,59,3,Other,33,Cooking Tools,Leaf used by children as a toy kettle to cook meat over an open fire.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 59" 37362,3603,Schoenoplectus acutus var. acutus,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,59,2,Drug,65,Hemostat,Poultice of stem pith applied under the dressing to stop bleeding.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 59" 37363,3603,Schoenoplectus acutus var. acutus,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,59,1,Food,,,Stem base and roots used for food.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 59" 37364,3603,Schoenoplectus acutus var. acutus,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,59,1,Food,,,Stem base and tender leaf bases eaten fresh as collected by boat.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 59" 37483,3609,Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani (K.C. Gmel.) Palla,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,60,2,Drug,65,Hemostat,Poultice of stem pith applied under the dressing to stop bleeding.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 60" 37484,3609,Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani (K.C. Gmel.) Palla,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,60,1,Food,,,Stem base and roots used for food.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 60" 37485,3609,Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani (K.C. Gmel.) Palla,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,60,1,Food,,,Stem base and tender leaf bases eaten fresh as collected by boat.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 60" 37827,3658,Shepherdia canadensis (L.) Nutt.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,60,2,Drug,111,Antihemorrhagic,Infusion of roots taken for coughing up blood.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 60" 37828,3658,Shepherdia canadensis (L.) Nutt.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,60,2,Drug,35,Antirheumatic (External),Decoction of plant applied externally for aching limbs and arthritis.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 60" 37829,3658,Shepherdia canadensis (L.) Nutt.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,60,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Decoction of plant applied externally to head and face sores.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 60" 37830,3658,Shepherdia canadensis (L.) Nutt.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,60,2,Drug,36,Laxative,"Infusion of inner bark, scraped from the stem with a downward motion, used as a laxative.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 60" 37831,3658,Shepherdia canadensis (L.) Nutt.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,60,2,Drug,46,Venereal Aid,Decoction of stems taken for venereal disease.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 60" 38131,3703,Sium suave Walt.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,61,1,Food,,,"Roots collected in early spring or late fall, roasted, fried or eaten raw.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 61" 38560,3760,Sorbus decora (Sarg.) Schneid.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,61,2,Drug,35,Antirheumatic (External),Decoction of inner bark from the stem base used for rheumatism.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 61" 38561,3760,Sorbus decora (Sarg.) Schneid.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,61,2,Drug,39,Orthopedic Aid,Decoction of inner bark from the stem base used for backaches.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 61" 38562,3760,Sorbus decora (Sarg.) Schneid.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,61,2,Drug,39,Orthopedic Aid,Decoction of peeled sticks taken for back pain.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 61" 39042,3849,Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,62,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Infusion of whole plant taken and applied externally for skin rash.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 62" 39043,3849,Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,62,2,Drug,25,Eye Medicine,Infusion of fruit used for sore eyes.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 62" 39044,3849,Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,62,2,Drug,45,Febrifuge,Decoction of roots and stems taken for fever associated with teething sickness.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 62" 39045,3849,Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,62,2,Drug,42,Pediatric Aid,Decoction of roots and stems taken for fever associated with teething sickness.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 62" 39046,3849,Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,62,2,Drug,46,Venereal Aid,Decoction of roots and stems used for venereal disease.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 62" 39203,3876,Symphyotrichum puniceum var. puniceum,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,31,2,Drug,84,Abortifacient,Decoction of roots taken for failure to menstruate.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 31" 39204,3876,Symphyotrichum puniceum var. puniceum,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,31,2,Drug,77,Diaphoretic,Decoction of roots taken to cause sweating and reduce a fever.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 31" 39205,3876,Symphyotrichum puniceum var. puniceum,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,31,2,Drug,45,Febrifuge,Decoction of roots taken to cause sweating and reduce a fever.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 31" 39206,3876,Symphyotrichum puniceum var. puniceum,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,31,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Decoction of roots taken to make a woman well after childbirth.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 31" 39207,3876,Symphyotrichum puniceum var. puniceum,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,31,2,Drug,39,Orthopedic Aid,Roots used for facial paralysis.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 31" 39208,3876,Symphyotrichum puniceum var. puniceum,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,31,2,Drug,42,Pediatric Aid,Decoction of roots taken for teething sickness.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 31" 39209,3876,Symphyotrichum puniceum var. puniceum,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,31,2,Drug,71,Toothache Remedy,Chewed root applied to tooth for toothache.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 31" 39210,3876,Symphyotrichum puniceum var. puniceum,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,31,2,Drug,71,Toothache Remedy,Decoction of roots taken for teething sickness.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 31" 39862,3950,Thuja occidentalis L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,62,2,Drug,20,Panacea,Powdered branches and many herbs used for various ailments.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 62" 39863,3950,Thuja occidentalis L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,62,2,Drug,48,Pulmonary Aid,Decoction of branches taken for pneumonia.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 62" 39864,3950,Thuja occidentalis L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,62,2,Drug,80,Urinary Aid,Decoction of needle covered branches or juice taken for urine retention or sore bladder.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 62" 41213,4049,Typha latifolia L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,62,1,Food,4,Dried Food,Peeled roots dried over a fire for winter storage.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 62" 41214,4049,Typha latifolia L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,62,1,Food,,,Fresh stem bases and young shoots eaten in July.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 62" 41215,4049,Typha latifolia L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,62,1,Food,,,Raw roots used for food.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 62" 41216,4049,Typha latifolia L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,62,1,Food,,,Roots taken just before the plant bloomed and eaten raw or dipped in boiling water.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 62" 41684,4058,Urtica dioica L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,63,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Decoction of plant taken to keep blood flowing after childbirth.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 63" 42102,4079,Vaccinium myrtilloides Michx.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,63,2,Drug,84,Abortifacient,Decoction of leafy stems used to bring menstruation.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 63" 42103,4079,Vaccinium myrtilloides Michx.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,63,2,Drug,84,Abortifacient,Decoction of plant used to bring menstruation.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 63" 42104,4079,Vaccinium myrtilloides Michx.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,63,2,Drug,126,Contraceptive,Decoction of stems used to prevent pregnancy.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 63" 42105,4079,Vaccinium myrtilloides Michx.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,63,2,Drug,77,Diaphoretic,Decoction of leafy stem used to make a person sweat.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 63" 42106,4079,Vaccinium myrtilloides Michx.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,63,2,Drug,77,Diaphoretic,Decoction of plant used to make a person sweat.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 63" 42107,4079,Vaccinium myrtilloides Michx.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,63,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Decoction of leafy stem used to slow excessive menstrual bleeding.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 63" 42108,4079,Vaccinium myrtilloides Michx.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,63,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Decoction of leafy stems used as a 'woman's medicine.',"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 63" 42109,4079,Vaccinium myrtilloides Michx.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,63,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Decoction of leafy stems used to bring blood after childbirth.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 63" 42110,4079,Vaccinium myrtilloides Michx.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,63,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Decoction of plant used as a 'woman's medicine.',"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 63" 42111,4079,Vaccinium myrtilloides Michx.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,63,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Decoction of plant used to bring blood after childbirth.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 63" 42112,4079,Vaccinium myrtilloides Michx.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,63,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Decoction of plant used to slow excessive menstrual bleeding.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 63" 42113,4079,Vaccinium myrtilloides Michx.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,63,2,Drug,142,Reproductive Aid,Decoction of leafy stems taken to prevent miscarriage.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 63" 42114,4079,Vaccinium myrtilloides Michx.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,63,2,Drug,142,Reproductive Aid,Decoction of plant taken to prevent miscarriage.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 63" 42115,4079,Vaccinium myrtilloides Michx.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,63,5,Dye,,,Berries used to dye porcupine quills.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 63" 42116,4079,Vaccinium myrtilloides Michx.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,63,1,Food,52,Fruit,Berries eaten raw.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 63" 42117,4079,Vaccinium myrtilloides Michx.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,63,1,Food,52,Fruit,Sun dried berries boiled or pounded into pemmican and eaten.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 63" 42118,4079,Vaccinium myrtilloides Michx.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,63,1,Food,1,Preserves,Berries made into jam and eaten with fish and bannock.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 63" 42252,4084,Vaccinium oxycoccos L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,47,1,Food,52,Fruit,Berries stewed and eaten with smoked fish.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 47" 42253,4084,Vaccinium oxycoccos L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,47,1,Food,52,Fruit,Berries stewed and eaten with smoked fish.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 47" 42254,4084,Vaccinium oxycoccos L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,47,1,Food,52,Fruit,Fresh berries used for food.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 47" 42255,4084,Vaccinium oxycoccos L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,47,1,Food,52,Fruit,Fresh berries used for food.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 47" 42256,4084,Vaccinium oxycoccos L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,47,1,Food,59,Winter Use Food,Berries picked in the fall and stored outside in birch bark containers for winter use.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 47" 42257,4084,Vaccinium oxycoccos L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,47,1,Food,59,Winter Use Food,Berries stored outside during winter.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 47" 42258,4084,Vaccinium oxycoccos L.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,47,1,Food,59,Winter Use Food,Berries stored outside during winter.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 47" 42465,4090,Vaccinium vitis-idaea ssp. minus (Lodd.) Hult‚n,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,64,5,Dye,,,Berries used to color porcupine quills.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 64" 42466,4090,Vaccinium vitis-idaea ssp. minus (Lodd.) Hult‚n,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,64,1,Food,66,Frozen Food,Berries stored during the winter by freezing outside.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 64" 42467,4090,Vaccinium vitis-idaea ssp. minus (Lodd.) Hult‚n,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,64,1,Food,52,Fruit,"Berries mixed with boiled fish eggs, livers, air bladders and fat and eaten.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 64" 42468,4090,Vaccinium vitis-idaea ssp. minus (Lodd.) Hult‚n,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,64,1,Food,10,Snack Food,Berries eaten raw as a nibble.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 64" 42469,4090,Vaccinium vitis-idaea ssp. minus (Lodd.) Hult‚n,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,64,1,Food,56,Soup,Berries stewed and served with fish or meat.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 64" 42470,4090,Vaccinium vitis-idaea ssp. minus (Lodd.) Hult‚n,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,64,3,Other,125,Jewelry,"Firm, ripe berries strung on a string to make a necklace.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 64" 42492,4093,Valeriana dioica var. sylvatica S. Wats.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,64,2,Drug,6,Analgesic,Chewed roots rubbed on the head and temples for headaches.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 64" 42493,4093,Valeriana dioica var. sylvatica S. Wats.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,64,2,Drug,97,Anticonvulsive,"Poultice of roots applied externally, especially to babies, for seizures.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 64" 42494,4093,Valeriana dioica var. sylvatica S. Wats.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,64,2,Drug,21,Cold Remedy,Roots used in a smoking mixture for colds.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 64" 42495,4093,Valeriana dioica var. sylvatica S. Wats.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,64,2,Drug,156,Ear Medicine,Poultice of chewed roots applied to the ear for earaches.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 64" 42496,4093,Valeriana dioica var. sylvatica S. Wats.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,64,2,Drug,22,Gynecological Aid,Powdered roots and many other herbs used for menstrual troubles.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 64" 42497,4093,Valeriana dioica var. sylvatica S. Wats.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,64,2,Drug,133,Love Medicine,Roots used as a love medicine to attract a person whose affections were desired. It was a kind of bad medicine and viewed as a curse. The root of this plant was said by some to be an ingredient in love medicine; others denied this.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 64" 42498,4093,Valeriana dioica var. sylvatica S. Wats.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,64,2,Drug,20,Panacea,Infusion of roots used as an all purpose medicine.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 64" 42499,4093,Valeriana dioica var. sylvatica S. Wats.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,64,2,Drug,20,Panacea,Powdered roots and many other herbs used for various ailments.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 64" 42500,4093,Valeriana dioica var. sylvatica S. Wats.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,64,2,Drug,42,Pediatric Aid,"Poultice of roots applied externally, especially to babies, for seizures.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 64" 42501,4093,Valeriana dioica var. sylvatica S. Wats.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,64,2,Drug,48,Pulmonary Aid,Decoction of roots used for pneumonia.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 64" 43033,4130,Viburnum edule (Michx.) Raf.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,65,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,"Poultice of chewed, unopened flower buds applied to lip sores.","Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 65" 43034,4130,Viburnum edule (Michx.) Raf.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,65,2,Drug,42,Pediatric Aid,Decoction of roots taken for sickness associated with teething.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 65" 43035,4130,Viburnum edule (Michx.) Raf.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,65,2,Drug,123,Throat Aid,Infusion of leaves and stems taken for sore throats.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 65" 43036,4130,Viburnum edule (Michx.) Raf.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,65,2,Drug,123,Throat Aid,Plant used in a gargle taken for sore throats.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 65" 43037,4130,Viburnum edule (Michx.) Raf.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,65,2,Drug,123,Throat Aid,Twig tips chewed and swallowed for sore throats.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 65" 43038,4130,Viburnum edule (Michx.) Raf.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,65,2,Drug,71,Toothache Remedy,Decoction of roots taken for sickness associated with teething.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 65" 43039,4130,Viburnum edule (Michx.) Raf.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,65,1,Food,66,Frozen Food,Fruit collected in the fall and frozen or left to freeze on the bush and eaten as a nibble.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 65" 43040,4130,Viburnum edule (Michx.) Raf.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,65,1,Food,1,Preserves,Fruit used to make jam or jelly.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 65" 43041,4130,Viburnum edule (Michx.) Raf.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,65,1,Food,10,Snack Food,Fruit eaten raw as a nibble.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 65" 43042,4130,Viburnum edule (Michx.) Raf.,58,"Cree, Woodlands",47,l85,65,1,Food,10,Snack Food,Fruit left to freeze on the bush and eaten as a nibble.,"Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 65"