id,species,species_label,tribe,tribe_label,source,source_label,pageno,use_category,use_category_label,use_subcategory,use_subcategory_label,notes,rawsource 5587,406,Artemisia tilesii Ledeb.,75,"Eskimo, Western",177,l59,13,2,Drug,14,Gastrointestinal Aid,Decoction of plant taken for stomachache.,"Lantis, Margaret, 1959, Folk Medicine and Hygiene, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 8:1-75, page 13" 5588,406,Artemisia tilesii Ledeb.,75,"Eskimo, Western",177,l59,"5, 13",2,Drug,39,Orthopedic Aid,Poultice of heated leaves applied to painful joint and used internally.,"Lantis, Margaret, 1959, Folk Medicine and Hygiene, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 8:1-75, page 5, 13" 5589,406,Artemisia tilesii Ledeb.,75,"Eskimo, Western",177,l59,39,3,Other,30,Ceremonial Items,Plant used as a switch during the sweatbath.,"Lantis, Margaret, 1959, Folk Medicine and Hygiene, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 8:1-75, page 39" 7120,577,Betula nana L.,75,"Eskimo, Western",177,l59,5,2,Drug,6,Analgesic,Compound decoction of leaves taken for stomachache and intestinal discomfort.,"Lantis, Margaret, 1959, Folk Medicine and Hygiene, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 8:1-75, page 5" 7121,577,Betula nana L.,75,"Eskimo, Western",177,l59,5,2,Drug,14,Gastrointestinal Aid,Compound decoction of leaves taken for stomachache and intestinal discomfort.,"Lantis, Margaret, 1959, Folk Medicine and Hygiene, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 8:1-75, page 5" 7798,685,Caltha palustris L.,75,"Eskimo, Western",177,l59,14,2,Drug,36,Laxative,Infusion of leaves taken for constipation.,"Lantis, Margaret, 1959, Folk Medicine and Hygiene, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 8:1-75, page 14" 9283,882,Chamerion angustifolium ssp. angustifolium,75,"Eskimo, Western",177,l59,5,2,Drug,6,Analgesic,Compound decoction of leaves taken for stomachache and intestinal discomfort.,"Lantis, Margaret, 1959, Folk Medicine and Hygiene, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 8:1-75, page 5" 9284,882,Chamerion angustifolium ssp. angustifolium,75,"Eskimo, Western",177,l59,5,2,Drug,14,Gastrointestinal Aid,Compound decoction of leaves taken for stomachache and intestinal discomfort.,"Lantis, Margaret, 1959, Folk Medicine and Hygiene, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 8:1-75, page 5" 9896,946,Cicuta virosa L.,75,"Eskimo, Western",177,l59,17,2,Drug,13,Poison,Roots considered poisonous.,"Lantis, Margaret, 1959, Folk Medicine and Hygiene, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 8:1-75, page 17" 12689,1335,Dryopteris campyloptera Clarkson,75,"Eskimo, Western",177,l59,5,2,Drug,6,Analgesic,Compound decoction of leaves taken for stomachache and intestinal discomfort.,"Lantis, Margaret, 1959, Folk Medicine and Hygiene, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 8:1-75, page 5" 12690,1335,Dryopteris campyloptera Clarkson,75,"Eskimo, Western",177,l59,5,2,Drug,14,Gastrointestinal Aid,Compound decoction of leaves taken for stomachache and intestinal discomfort.,"Lantis, Margaret, 1959, Folk Medicine and Hygiene, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 8:1-75, page 5" 14201,1540,Eriophorum russeolum Fries ex Hartman,75,"Eskimo, Western",177,l59,17,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Poultice of 'cotton' from plant applied to boils to absorb the pus.,"Lantis, Margaret, 1959, Folk Medicine and Hygiene, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 8:1-75, page 17" 14202,1540,Eriophorum russeolum Fries ex Hartman,75,"Eskimo, Western",177,l59,22,2,Drug,25,Eye Medicine,'Cotton' from plant put in corner of eye to absorb fluid from 'watery eyes.',"Lantis, Margaret, 1959, Folk Medicine and Hygiene, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 8:1-75, page 22" 14204,1541,Eriophorum scheuchzeri Hoppe,75,"Eskimo, Western",177,l59,17,2,Drug,8,Dermatological Aid,Poultice of 'cotton' from plant applied to boils to absorb the pus.,"Lantis, Margaret, 1959, Folk Medicine and Hygiene, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 8:1-75, page 17" 19888,2127,Ledum palustre ssp. decumbens (Ait.) Hult‚n,75,"Eskimo, Western",177,l59,5,2,Drug,6,Analgesic,Compound decoction of stem and leaf used for stomachache and intestinal discomfort.,"Lantis, Margaret, 1959, Folk Medicine and Hygiene, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 8:1-75, page 5" 19889,2127,Ledum palustre ssp. decumbens (Ait.) Hult‚n,75,"Eskimo, Western",177,l59,5,2,Drug,14,Gastrointestinal Aid,Compound decoction of stem and leaf used for stomachache and intestinal discomfort.,"Lantis, Margaret, 1959, Folk Medicine and Hygiene, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 8:1-75, page 5" 20251,2182,Ligusticum scoticum ssp. hultenii (Fern.) Calder & Taylor,75,"Eskimo, Western",177,l59,60,2,Drug,13,Poison,Mature plant in late summer considered mildly poisonous.,"Lantis, Margaret, 1959, Folk Medicine and Hygiene, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 8:1-75, page 60" 22501,2423,Matricaria discoidea DC.,75,"Eskimo, Western",177,l59,39,2,Drug,149,Adjuvant,Plants added to sweatbath water container to impart fragrance.,"Lantis, Margaret, 1959, Folk Medicine and Hygiene, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 8:1-75, page 39" 22502,2423,Matricaria discoidea DC.,75,"Eskimo, Western",177,l59,13,2,Drug,21,Cold Remedy,Decoction of dried seed heads used 'for either indigestion or a cold.',"Lantis, Margaret, 1959, Folk Medicine and Hygiene, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 8:1-75, page 13" 22503,2423,Matricaria discoidea DC.,75,"Eskimo, Western",177,l59,13,2,Drug,14,Gastrointestinal Aid,Decoction of dried seed heads used 'for either indigestion or a cold.',"Lantis, Margaret, 1959, Folk Medicine and Hygiene, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 8:1-75, page 13" 26935,2934,Picea glauca (Moench) Voss,75,"Eskimo, Western",177,l59,24,2,Drug,9,Cough Medicine,Decoction of needles taken or raw needles chewed as a cough medicine.,"Lantis, Margaret, 1959, Folk Medicine and Hygiene, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 8:1-75, page 24" 32835,3336,Rhodiola rosea L.,75,"Eskimo, Western",177,l59,5,2,Drug,6,Analgesic,Compound decoction of flowers taken for stomachache and intestinal discomfort.,"Lantis, Margaret, 1959, Folk Medicine and Hygiene, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 8:1-75, page 5" 32836,3336,Rhodiola rosea L.,75,"Eskimo, Western",177,l59,5,2,Drug,14,Gastrointestinal Aid,Compound decoction of flowers taken for stomachache and intestinal discomfort.,"Lantis, Margaret, 1959, Folk Medicine and Hygiene, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 8:1-75, page 5" 32837,3336,Rhodiola rosea L.,75,"Eskimo, Western",177,l59,24,2,Drug,49,Tuberculosis Remedy,Raw flowers eaten for tuberculosis.,"Lantis, Margaret, 1959, Folk Medicine and Hygiene, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 8:1-75, page 24" 32838,3336,Rhodiola rosea L.,75,"Eskimo, Western",177,l59,60,2,Drug,49,Tuberculosis Remedy,Raw flowers eaten for tuberculosis.,"Lantis, Margaret, 1959, Folk Medicine and Hygiene, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 8:1-75, page 60" 34928,3469,Rubus sp.,75,"Eskimo, Western",177,l59,15,2,Drug,68,Antidiarrheal,Berries eaten for diarrhea.,"Lantis, Margaret, 1959, Folk Medicine and Hygiene, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 8:1-75, page 15" 35847,3529,Salix fuscescens Anderss.,75,"Eskimo, Western",177,l59,60,2,Drug,25,Eye Medicine,Cotton used by old men in inner corner of eye for watery sore eye.,"Lantis, Margaret, 1959, Folk Medicine and Hygiene, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 8:1-75, page 60" 35848,3529,Salix fuscescens Anderss.,75,"Eskimo, Western",177,l59,"17, 60",2,Drug,23,Oral Aid,Leaves chewed for mouth sores.,"Lantis, Margaret, 1959, Folk Medicine and Hygiene, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 8:1-75, page 17, 60" 36042,3545,Salix pulchra Cham.,75,"Eskimo, Western",177,l59,17,2,Drug,23,Oral Aid,Leaves chewed for mouth sores.,"Lantis, Margaret, 1959, Folk Medicine and Hygiene, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 8:1-75, page 17" 36177,3551,Salix sp.,75,"Eskimo, Western",177,l59,24,2,Drug,111,Antihemorrhagic,Decoction of leaves or bark taken for lung hemorrhage.,"Lantis, Margaret, 1959, Folk Medicine and Hygiene, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 8:1-75, page 24" 36178,3551,Salix sp.,75,"Eskimo, Western",177,l59,"5, 6",2,Drug,23,Oral Aid,Decoction of inner bark used as a wash for mouth sores.,"Lantis, Margaret, 1959, Folk Medicine and Hygiene, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 8:1-75, page 5, 6" 36179,3551,Salix sp.,75,"Eskimo, Western",177,l59,43,2,Drug,137,Preventive Medicine,Leaves eaten in early summer to protect against disease.,"Lantis, Margaret, 1959, Folk Medicine and Hygiene, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 8:1-75, page 43" 36180,3551,Salix sp.,75,"Eskimo, Western",177,l59,24,2,Drug,48,Pulmonary Aid,Decoction of leaves or bark taken for lung hemorrhage.,"Lantis, Margaret, 1959, Folk Medicine and Hygiene, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 8:1-75, page 24" 36181,3551,Salix sp.,75,"Eskimo, Western",177,l59,"5, 6",2,Drug,48,Pulmonary Aid,Strong decoction of leaves or bark taken regularly for lung hemorrhage.,"Lantis, Margaret, 1959, Folk Medicine and Hygiene, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 8:1-75, page 5, 6" 36182,3551,Salix sp.,75,"Eskimo, Western",177,l59,"5, 6",2,Drug,123,Throat Aid,Decoction of bark gargled for sore throat.,"Lantis, Margaret, 1959, Folk Medicine and Hygiene, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 8:1-75, page 5, 6" 36183,3551,Salix sp.,75,"Eskimo, Western",177,l59,23,2,Drug,123,Throat Aid,Decoction of inner and outer bark gargled for sore throat.,"Lantis, Margaret, 1959, Folk Medicine and Hygiene, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 8:1-75, page 23" 37657,3641,Senecio congestus (R. Br.) DC.,75,"Eskimo, Western",177,l59,17,2,Drug,13,Poison,Roots considered poisonous.,"Lantis, Margaret, 1959, Folk Medicine and Hygiene, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 8:1-75, page 17" 42380,4087,Vaccinium sp.,75,"Eskimo, Western",177,l59,15,2,Drug,68,Antidiarrheal,Decoction of berries taken for diarrhea.,"Lantis, Margaret, 1959, Folk Medicine and Hygiene, Anthropological Papers of the University of Alaska 8:1-75, page 15"