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id | species ▼ | tribe | source | pageno | use_category | use_subcategory | notes | rawsource |
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361 | Abronia fragrans Nutt. ex Hook. 10 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 26 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Cold infusion used as lotion for sores or sore mouth and to bathe perspiring feet. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 26 |
362 | Abronia fragrans Nutt. ex Hook. 10 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 26 | Drug 2 | Oral Aid 23 | Cold infusion used as lotion for sores or sore mouth. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 26 |
444 | Acer glabrum Torr. 23 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 36 | Drug 2 | Panacea 20 | Infusion of branches used for swellings, a 'life medicine.' | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 36 |
1030 | Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. 42 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 47 | Drug 2 | Ceremonial Medicine 12 | Plant used as a ceremonial emetic. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 47 |
1031 | Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. 42 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 47 | Drug 2 | Emetic 40 | Plant used as a ceremonial emetic. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 47 |
1142 | Achnatherum hymenoides (Roemer & J.A. Schultes) Barkworth 46 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 16 | Food 1 | Fodder 50 | Young plants used as horse feed. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 16 |
1143 | Achnatherum hymenoides (Roemer & J.A. Schultes) Barkworth 46 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 16 | Food 1 | Porridge 44 | Seeds finely ground and cooked into a mush with milk or water. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 16 |
1155 | Achnatherum robustum (Vasey) Barkworth 47 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 17 | Food 1 | Fodder 50 | Used for sheep and horse feed. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 17 |
1702 | Agastache pallidiflora ssp. neomexicana var. neomexicana (Briq.) R.W. Sanders 86 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 41 | Drug 2 | Ceremonial Medicine 12 | Plant used in ceremonial chant lotion. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 41 |
1703 | Agastache pallidiflora ssp. neomexicana var. neomexicana (Briq.) R.W. Sanders 86 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 41 | Drug 2 | Cough Medicine 9 | Plant used for bad coughs. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 41 |
1704 | Agastache pallidiflora ssp. neomexicana var. neomexicana (Briq.) R.W. Sanders 86 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 41 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Dried, pulverized root used as dusting powder for sores or cankers. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 41 |
1705 | Agastache pallidiflora ssp. neomexicana var. neomexicana (Briq.) R.W. Sanders 86 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 41 | Drug 2 | Disinfectant 129 | Plant used as fumigant for 'deer infection.' | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 41 |
1706 | Agastache pallidiflora ssp. neomexicana var. neomexicana (Briq.) R.W. Sanders 86 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 41 | Drug 2 | Febrifuge 45 | Plant used as a fever medicine. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 41 |
1707 | Agastache pallidiflora ssp. neomexicana var. neomexicana (Briq.) R.W. Sanders 86 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 41 | Drug 2 | Witchcraft Medicine 89 | Plant used to protect from witches. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 41 |
1892 | Ageratina herbacea (Gray) King & H.E. Robins. 100 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 51 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Cold infusion taken and used as lotion for headache. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 51 |
1893 | Ageratina herbacea (Gray) King & H.E. Robins. 100 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 51 | Drug 2 | Febrifuge 45 | Cold infusion taken and used as lotion for fever. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 51 |
1897 | Agoseris aurantiaca (Hook.) Greene 102 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 47 | Drug 2 | Ceremonial Medicine 12 | Plant used as a ceremonial emetic. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 47 |
1898 | Agoseris aurantiaca (Hook.) Greene 102 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 47 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Cold infusion taken and used as lotion for arrow or bullet wounds. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 47 |
1899 | Agoseris aurantiaca (Hook.) Greene 102 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 47 | Drug 2 | Disinfectant 129 | Cold infusion taken and used as lotion for 'deer infection.' | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 47 |
1900 | Agoseris aurantiaca (Hook.) Greene 102 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 47 | Drug 2 | Emetic 40 | Plant used as a ceremonial emetic. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 47 |
1901 | Agoseris aurantiaca (Hook.) Greene 102 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 47 | Drug 2 | Orthopedic Aid 39 | Wet leaves rubbed on swollen arms, wrists or ankles. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 47 |
1902 | Agoseris aurantiaca (Hook.) Greene 102 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 47 | Drug 2 | Panacea 20 | Root used as a 'life medicine.' | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 47 |
1903 | Agoseris aurantiaca (Hook.) Greene 102 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 47 | Drug 2 | Witchcraft Medicine 89 | Cold infusion taken and used as lotion for protection from witches. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 47 |
2021 | Allionia incarnata L. 131 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 26 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Cold infusion of root used as a lotion for swellings. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 26 |
2091 | Allium cepa L. 140 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 20 | Food 1 | Species used for food. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 20 | |
2147 | Allium cernuum Roth 141 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 20 | Food 1 | Dried Food 4 | Bulbs, never the tops, dried for the winter. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 20 |
2148 | Allium cernuum Roth 141 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 20 | Food 1 | Bulbs, never the tops, eaten raw, with fried or boiled meat. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 20 | |
2185 | Allium drummondii Regel 145 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 20 | Food 1 | Bulbs boiled with meat. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 20 | |
2446 | Alnus incana ssp. tenuifolia (Nutt.) Breitung 170 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 30 | Dye 5 | Red-Brown 127 | Bark used to dye buckskin a reddish-brown color. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 30 |
2701 | Amaranthus albus L. 184 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 25 | Food 1 | Staple 75 | Threshed seeds ground into flour. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 25 |
2744 | Amaranthus cruentus L. 188 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 25 | Food 1 | Staple 75 | Threshed seeds ground into flour. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 25 |
2823 | Amaranthus retroflexus L. 193 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 26 | Drug 2 | Antidote 122 | Stem, three inches long, made into snake figurine for snake infection. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 26 |
2824 | Amaranthus retroflexus L. 193 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 26 | Food 1 | Bread & Cake 2 | Seeds winnowed, ground with maize, made into bread and used as a ceremonial food in Nightway. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 26 |
2825 | Amaranthus retroflexus L. 193 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 26 | Food 1 | Special Food 47 | Seeds winnowed, ground with maize, made into bread and used as a ceremonial food in Nightway. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 26 |
2826 | Amaranthus retroflexus L. 193 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 26 | Food 1 | Vegetable 31 | Leaves used as spring greens, boiled with meat, boiled alone or boiled and fried with meat or fat. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 26 |
2827 | Amaranthus retroflexus L. 193 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 26 | Food 1 | Winter Use Food 59 | Seeds stored for winter use. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 26 |
2838 | Ambrosia acanthicarpa Hook. 196 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 51 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Leaf ash used as Evilway blackening. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 51 |
3171 | Amelanchier utahensis var. utahensis 217 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 30 | Drug 2 | Ceremonial Medicine 12 | Leaves used as emetics in various ceremonies. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 30 |
3172 | Amelanchier utahensis var. utahensis 217 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 30 | Drug 2 | Emetic 40 | Leaves used as a ceremonial emetic. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 30 |
3173 | Amelanchier utahensis var. utahensis 217 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 30 | Drug 2 | Panacea 20 | Dried fruit used as a 'life medicine.' | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 30 |
3174 | Amelanchier utahensis var. utahensis 217 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 30 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Berries eaten raw or sometimes cooked. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 30 |
3175 | Amelanchier utahensis var. utahensis 217 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 30 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Stem used to make Evilway hoop. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 30 |
3317 | Androsace occidentalis Pursh 244 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 38 | Drug 2 | Gynecological Aid 22 | Compound decoction of whole plant used for postpartum hemorrhage. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 38 |
3318 | Androsace occidentalis Pursh 244 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 38 | Drug 2 | Pediatric Aid 42 | Compound decoction of whole plant used for birth injury. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 38 |
3319 | Androsace septentrionalis L. 245 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 38, 39 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Cold infusion taken for internal pain. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 38, 39 |
3320 | Androsace septentrionalis L. 245 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 38, 39 | Drug 2 | Panacea 20 | Plant used as 'life medicine.' | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 38, 39 |
3321 | Androsace septentrionalis L. 245 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 38, 39 | Drug 2 | Venereal Aid 46 | Compound decoction of plant taken before sweatbath for venereal disease. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 38, 39 |
3322 | Androsace septentrionalis L. 245 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 38 | Drug 2 | Witchcraft Medicine 89 | Plant used as a lotion to give protection from witches. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 38 |
3611 | Antennaria parvifolia Nutt. 277 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 47 | Drug 2 | Ceremonial Medicine 12 | Plant used ceremonially for mad coyote bite. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 47 |
3612 | Antennaria parvifolia Nutt. 277 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 47 | Drug 2 | Witchcraft Medicine 89 | Cold infusion of root taken for protection from witches. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 47 |
3625 | Antennaria rosulata Rydb. 280 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 47 | Drug 2 | Hunting Medicine 61 | Plants from where deer have slept or browsed used for good luck in hunting. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 47 |
3626 | Antennaria rosulata Rydb. 280 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 47 | Drug 2 | Pediatric Aid 42 | Compound decoction taken for birth injury. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 47 |
3627 | Antennaria rosulata Rydb. 280 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 47 | Drug 2 | Witchcraft Medicine 89 | Cold infusion of root taken for protection from witches. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 47 |
3880 | Apocynum ?floribundum Greene (pro sp.) [androsaemifolium ? cannabinum] 294 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 39 | Drug 2 | Ceremonial Medicine 12 | Leaves used as a ceremonial emetic. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 39 |
3886 | Apocynum ?floribundum Greene (pro sp.) [androsaemifolium ? cannabinum] 295 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 39 | Drug 2 | Disinfectant 129 | Plant placed on hot rocks and applied to patient's head for 'deer infection.' | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 39 |
3887 | Apocynum ?floribundum Greene (pro sp.) [androsaemifolium ? cannabinum] 295 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 39 | Drug 2 | Emetic 40 | Leaves used as a ceremonial emetic. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 39 |
3837 | Apocynum cannabinum L. 297 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 39 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Decoction of plant taken for persistent stomachache. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 39 |
3838 | Apocynum cannabinum L. 297 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 39 | Drug 2 | Ceremonial Medicine 12 | Leaves used as a ceremonial emetic and cold infusion of leaves used as a ceremonial lotion. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 39 |
3839 | Apocynum cannabinum L. 297 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 39 | Drug 2 | Emetic 40 | Leaves used as a ceremonial emetic. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 39 |
3840 | Apocynum cannabinum L. 297 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 39 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Decoction of plant taken for persistent stomachache. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 39 |
3971 | Arabis fendleri (S. Wats.) Greene 308 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 28 | Drug 2 | Panacea 20 | Whole plant used as 'life medicine.' | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 28 |
3982 | Arabis perennans S. Wats. 312 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 28 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Cold infusion taken and used as lotion for general body pain. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 28 |
4248 | Arceuthobium campylopodum Engelm. 324 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 23 | Drug 2 | Ceremonial Medicine 12 | Cold infusion used internally and externally as ceremonial medicine. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 23 |
4250 | Arceuthobium vaginatum (Willd.) J. Presl 326 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 23 | Drug 2 | Ceremonial Medicine 12 | Decoction of plant used as a ceremonial medicine. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 23 |
4472 | Arctostaphylos pungens Kunth 343 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 38 | Drug 2 | Ceremonial Medicine 12 | Leaves used as a ceremonial emetic. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 38 |
4473 | Arctostaphylos pungens Kunth 343 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 38 | Drug 2 | Emetic 40 | Leaves used as a ceremonial emetic. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 38 |
4474 | Arctostaphylos pungens Kunth 343 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 38 | Other 3 | Good Luck Charm 147 | Dried leaves smoked with mountain tobacco to bring good luck. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 38 |
4605 | Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng. 347 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 38 | Drug 2 | Ceremonial Medicine 12 | Leaves used as a ceremonial emetic. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 38 |
4606 | Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng. 347 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 38 | Drug 2 | Emetic 40 | Leaves used as a ceremonial emetic. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 38 |
4607 | Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng. 347 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 38 | Other 3 | Good Luck Charm 147 | Dried leaves smoked with mountain tobacco to bring good luck. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 38 |
4717 | Arenaria fendleri Gray 354 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 26 | Drug 2 | Panacea 20 | Root used, only in the summer, as a 'life medicine.' | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 26 |
4718 | Arenaria fendleri Gray 354 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 26 | Drug 2 | Respiratory Aid 62 | Powdered root used as snuff to cause sneezing for 'congested nose.' | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 26 |
4719 | Arenaria lanuginosa ssp. saxosa (Gray) Maguire 355 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 26 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Cold infusion used as lotion on forehead for headache. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 26 |
4720 | Arenaria lanuginosa ssp. saxosa (Gray) Maguire 355 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 26 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Infusion of plant used as lotion for pimples. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 26 |
4721 | Arenaria lanuginosa ssp. saxosa (Gray) Maguire 355 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 26 | Drug 2 | Eye Medicine 25 | Infusion of plant used as eye drops. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 26 |
4722 | Arenaria lanuginosa ssp. saxosa (Gray) Maguire 355 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 26 | Drug 2 | Febrifuge 45 | Cold infusion used as lotion on forehead for fever. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 26 |
4723 | Arenaria lanuginosa ssp. saxosa (Gray) Maguire 355 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 26 | Drug 2 | Respiratory Aid 62 | Infusion of powdered root put in nose to cause sneezing for 'congested nose.' | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 26 |
4724 | Arenaria lanuginosa ssp. saxosa (Gray) Maguire 355 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 26 | Drug 2 | Venereal Aid 46 | Strong infusion of plant taken before sweatbath for venereal disease. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 26 |
4796 | Argythamnia cyanophylla (Woot. & Standl.) Ingram 365 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 35 | Drug 2 | Panacea 20 | Root or whole plant used in summer as 'the head of the life medicine.' | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 35 |
4864 | Aristida purpurea var. longiseta (Steud.) Vasey 371 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 15 | Fiber 4 | Brushes & Brooms 93 | Stems used to make hair brushes. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 15 |
4865 | Aristida purpurea var. longiseta (Steud.) Vasey 371 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 15 | Fiber 4 | Brushes & Brooms 93 | Stems used to make hair brushes. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 15 |
4866 | Aristida purpurea var. longiseta (Steud.) Vasey 371 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 15 | Food 1 | Fodder 50 | Recognized as poor sheep or horse feed. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 15 |
4867 | Aristida purpurea var. longiseta (Steud.) Vasey 371 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 15 | Food 1 | Fodder 50 | Used for horse feed, if better forage was not available. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 15 |
4971 | Artemisia biennis Willd. 386 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 48 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Plant ash used in blackening ceremonies. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 48 |
5023 | Artemisia campestris ssp. caudata (Michx.) Hall & Clements 391 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 48 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Plant ash used in blackening ceremonies. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 48 |
5040 | Artemisia carruthii Wood ex Carruth. 393 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 48 | Drug 2 | Cough Medicine 9 | Infusion of leaves taken for cough. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 48 |
5041 | Artemisia carruthii Wood ex Carruth. 393 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 48 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Cold infusion used as lotion for sores. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 48 |
5042 | Artemisia carruthii Wood ex Carruth. 393 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 48 | Drug 2 | Diaphoretic 77 | Leaves used in sweatbath medicine. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 48 |
5043 | Artemisia carruthii Wood ex Carruth. 393 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 48 | Drug 2 | Febrifuge 45 | Infusion of leaves taken for fever. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 48 |
5044 | Artemisia carruthii Wood ex Carruth. 393 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 48 | Drug 2 | Misc. Disease Remedy 87 | Cold infusion of leaves taken for fever, influenza and cough. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 48 |
5045 | Artemisia carruthii Wood ex Carruth. 393 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 48 | Drug 2 | Panacea 20 | Root used as a 'life medicine.' | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 48 |
5046 | Artemisia carruthii Wood ex Carruth. 393 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 48 | Drug 2 | Veterinary Aid 34 | Cold infusion of leaves used as lotion for sheep's sore back. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 48 |
5047 | Artemisia carruthii Wood ex Carruth. 393 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 48 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Branches used in Beautyway garment ceremony. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 48 |
5048 | Artemisia carruthii Wood ex Carruth. 393 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 48 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Plant ash used as Evilway and Hand Trembling blackenings. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 48 |
5137 | Artemisia dracunculus L. 395 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 48 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Cold infusion used as lotion for cuts. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 48 |
5138 | Artemisia dracunculus L. 395 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 48 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Used as hair rinse to make hair long and soft. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 48 |
5215 | Artemisia filifolia Torr. 396 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 48 | Drug 2 | Snake Bite Remedy 114 | Strong infusion taken in large amounts and used as lotion for snakebites. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 48 |
5281 | Artemisia frigida Willd. 397 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 48 | Drug 2 | Cough Medicine 9 | Decoction of leaves taken for cough. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 48 |
5282 | Artemisia frigida Willd. 397 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 48 | Drug 2 | Panacea 20 | Root used as a 'life medicine.' | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 48 |
5283 | Artemisia frigida Willd. 397 | Navajo, Ramah 159 | v52 18 | 48 | Drug 2 | Toothache Remedy 71 | Hot poultice of leaves applied for toothache. | Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 48 |
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CREATE TABLE uses ( id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY NOT NULL, species INTEGER NOT NULL, tribe INTEGER NOT NULL, source INTEGER NOT NULL, pageno TEXT NOT NULL, use_category INTEGER, use_subcategory INTEGER, notes TEXT, rawsource TEXT NOT NULL, FOREIGN KEY(use_category) REFERENCES use_categories(id), FOREIGN KEY(use_subcategory) REFERENCES use_subcategories(id), FOREIGN KEY(tribe) REFERENCES tribes(id), FOREIGN KEY(species) REFERENCES species(id), FOREIGN KEY(source) REFERENCES sources(id) );