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id ▼ | species | tribe | source | pageno | use_category | use_subcategory | notes | rawsource |
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6972 | Baptisia alba var. macrophylla (Larisey) Isely 552 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 228 | Drug 2 | Snake Bite Remedy 114 | Compound containing root used for rattlesnake bite. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 228 |
7218 | Betula papyrifera Marsh. 580 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 267 | Fiber 4 | Building Material 91 | Bark strips used as the waterproof, top coverings of wigwams. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 267 |
7219 | Betula papyrifera Marsh. 580 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 267 | Fiber 4 | Canoe Material 70 | Paper birch used to make canoes. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 267 |
7495 | Brassica nigra (L.) W.D.J. Koch 618 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 219 | Drug 2 | Cold Remedy 21 | Snuff of ground seeds used for headcolds. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 219 |
7942 | Campanulastrum americanum (L.) Small 715 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 206 | Drug 2 | Cough Medicine 9 | Leaves used for coughs. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 206 |
7943 | Campanulastrum americanum (L.) Small 715 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 206 | Drug 2 | Tuberculosis Remedy 49 | Leaves used for consumption. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 206 |
7969 | Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. 723 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 219 | Drug 2 | Used as a medicine. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 219 | |
8297 | Carya cordiformis (Wangenh.) K. Koch 763 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 224 | Drug 2 | Diuretic 117 | Infusion of bark taken 'to make the urine free.' | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 224 |
8298 | Carya cordiformis (Wangenh.) K. Koch 763 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 224 | Drug 2 | Laxative 36 | Infusion of bark taken 'to make the bowels loose.' | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 224 |
8299 | Carya cordiformis (Wangenh.) K. Koch 763 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 224 | Drug 2 | Panacea 20 | Infusion of bark taken for 'simple sicknesses.' | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 224 |
8353 | Carya ovata (P. Mill.) K. Koch 767 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 259 | Food 1 | Winter Use Food 59 | Nuts stored for winter use. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 259 |
8575 | Caulophyllum thalictroides (L.) Michx. 806 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 205 | Drug 2 | Gynecological Aid 22 | Decoction of root taken for profuse menstruation. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 205 |
8576 | Caulophyllum thalictroides (L.) Michx. 806 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 205 | Drug 2 | Urinary Aid 80 | Decoction of root taken by men as a genito-urinary remedy. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 205 |
8611 | Ceanothus americanus L. 807 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 240241 | Drug 2 | Antidiarrheal 68 | Boiled root chewed as main remedy for flux. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 240241 |
8612 | Ceanothus americanus L. 807 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 240241 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Root and bark were strongly astringent. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 240241 |
8613 | Ceanothus americanus L. 807 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 240241 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Root, strongly astringent with great powers, used for bowel troubles. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 240241 |
8614 | Ceanothus americanus L. 807 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 240241 | Drug 2 | Snake Bite Remedy 114 | Root used for snakebite. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 240241 |
8615 | Ceanothus americanus L. 807 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 263 | Food 1 | Beverage 27 | Leaves used as a beverage. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 263 |
8762 | Celastrus scandens L. 820 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 208209 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Compound containing root used for 'the relief of women in labor.' | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 208209 |
8763 | Celastrus scandens L. 820 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 208209 | Drug 2 | Gynecological Aid 22 | Compound containing root used for 'the relief of women in labor.' | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 208209 |
8805 | Celtis occidentalis L. 824 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 250 | Drug 2 | Veterinary Aid 34 | Inner bark fed to ponies as a conditioner. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 250 |
8806 | Celtis occidentalis L. 824 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 265 | Food 1 | Porridge 44 | Ground, hard berries made into a mush. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 265 |
8837 | Cephalanthus occidentalis L. 832 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 243 | Drug 2 | Emetic 40 | Inner bark, very important medicine, used as an emetic. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 243 |
9401 | Chenopodium album L. 894 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 209 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Infusion of root used for urethral itching. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 209 |
9934 | Cirsium discolor (Muhl. ex Willd.) Spreng. 955 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 213 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Infusion of root used for stomachaches. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 213 |
9935 | Cirsium discolor (Muhl. ex Willd.) Spreng. 955 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 213 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Infusion of root taken for stomachache. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 213 |
10044 | Cirsium vulgare (Savi) Ten. 975 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 213 | Drug 2 | Adjuvant 149 | Root used as a seasoner for medicines. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 213 |
10081 | Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus 979 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 257 | Food 1 | Melon used for food. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 257 | |
10273 | Clematis viorna L. 1021 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 239 | Drug 2 | Panacea 20 | Root used to make a drink taken for 'any kind of common sickness.' | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 239 |
10482 | Comandra umbellata (L.) Nutt. 1050 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 246 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Infusion of leaf taken for lung pains. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 246 |
10483 | Comandra umbellata (L.) Nutt. 1050 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 246 | Drug 2 | Cold Remedy 21 | Medicine licked to ease labored breathing caused by a cold or other illness. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 246 |
10484 | Comandra umbellata (L.) Nutt. 1050 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 246 | Drug 2 | Pulmonary Aid 48 | Infusion of leaf taken for lung pains. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 246 |
10485 | Comandra umbellata (L.) Nutt. 1050 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 246 | Drug 2 | Respiratory Aid 62 | Medicine of immature florets licked to ease labored breathing from cold, etc. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 246 |
10612 | Conyza canadensis var. canadensis 1069 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 213 | Drug 2 | Diaphoretic 77 | Used as a steaming agent in sweatbath. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 213 |
10722 | Coreopsis palmata Nutt. 1080 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 213 | Drug 2 | Orthopedic Aid 39 | Decoction of seeds used internally and as a poultice for one who is crippled. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 213 |
10735 | Coreopsis tripteris L. 1084 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 213 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Decoction of stems taken for internal pains. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 213 |
10736 | Coreopsis tripteris L. 1084 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 213 | Drug 2 | Antihemorrhagic 111 | Decoction of stems taken for internal bleeding. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 213 |
10939 | Cornus racemosa Lam. 1098 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 218, 219 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Infusion of bark held in mouth for neuralgia. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 218, 219 |
10940 | Cornus racemosa Lam. 1098 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 218, 219 | Drug 2 | Antidiarrheal 68 | Infusion of bark used, especially for children, as an enema for flux. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 218, 219 |
10941 | Cornus racemosa Lam. 1098 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 218, 219 | Drug 2 | Oral Aid 23 | Infusion of bark held in mouth for toothache. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 218, 219 |
10942 | Cornus racemosa Lam. 1098 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 218, 219 | Drug 2 | Pediatric Aid 42 | Infusion of bark given, often to children, as an enema for flux. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 218, 219 |
10943 | Cornus racemosa Lam. 1098 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 218, 219 | Drug 2 | Stimulant 90 | Smudged bark used to revive an unconscious patient. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 218, 219 |
10944 | Cornus racemosa Lam. 1098 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 218, 219 | Drug 2 | Tuberculosis Remedy 49 | Infusion of root used for consumption. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 218, 219 |
10945 | Cornus racemosa Lam. 1098 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 272 | Other 3 | Smoke Plant 63 | Smoked at ceremonies. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 272 |
11217 | Corylus americana Walt. 1110 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 267 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Twigs used in making twig baskets. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 267 |
11218 | Corylus americana Walt. 1110 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 267 | Fiber 4 | Brushes & Brooms 93 | Twigs made into brushes for cleaning the earthen floors of the wigwams. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 267 |
11219 | Corylus americana Walt. 1110 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 256 | Food 1 | Nuts eaten in the milk stage or ripe. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 256 | |
11220 | Corylus americana Walt. 1110 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 256 | Food 1 | Winter Use Food 59 | Nuts stored for winter use. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 256 |
11330 | Crataegus calpodendron (Ehrh.) Medik. 1121 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 241 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Infusion of twigs used for a pain in the side and bladder trouble. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 241 |
11331 | Crataegus calpodendron (Ehrh.) Medik. 1121 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 241 | Drug 2 | Stimulant 90 | Infusion of root bark used in cases of 'general debility.' | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 241 |
11332 | Crataegus calpodendron (Ehrh.) Medik. 1121 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 241 | Drug 2 | Urinary Aid 80 | Fruit used for bladder ailments. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 241 |
11333 | Crataegus calpodendron (Ehrh.) Medik. 1121 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 263 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fruit eaten raw and cooked. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 263 |
11463 | Crepis runcinata (James) Torr. & Gray 1138 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 213 | Drug 2 | Cancer Treatment 64 | Poultice of whole plant applied 'to open up a carbuncle or cancer.' | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 213 |
11464 | Crepis runcinata (James) Torr. & Gray 1138 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 213 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of entire plant applied to 'open up' a carbuncle or cancer. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 213 |
11723 | Cucurbita pepo L. 1164 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 220 | Drug 2 | Gynecological Aid 22 | Decoction of stem used for 'female ills.' | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 220 |
11724 | Cucurbita pepo L. 1164 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 257 | Food 1 | Winter Use Food 59 | Squash sliced into rings, sun dried, pressed and stored for winter use. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 257 |
11922 | Cypripedium acaule Ait. 1205 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 233, 234 | Drug 2 | Love Medicine 133 | Compound containing root used as a love medicine. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 233, 234 |
12024 | Dalea purpurea var. purpurea 1226 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 229 | Drug 2 | Antidiarrheal 68 | Compound containing florets used for diarrhea. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 229 |
12025 | Dalea purpurea var. purpurea 1226 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 229 | Drug 2 | Misc. Disease Remedy 87 | Infusion of root taken for measles. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 229 |
12421 | Desmodium illinoense Gray 1279 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 228 | Drug 2 | Adjuvant 149 | Plant in combination with others used as a powerful medicine. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 228 |
12507 | Diervilla lonicera P. Mill. 1298 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 206207 | Drug 2 | Urinary Aid 80 | Infusion of root taken by 'one who is urinating blood.' | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 206207 |
12508 | Diervilla lonicera P. Mill. 1298 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 206207 | Drug 2 | Venereal Aid 46 | Compound decoction of root taken for gonorrhea. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 206207 |
12556 | Dioscorea villosa L. 1308 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 220 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Root used by women for pain at childbirth. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 220 |
12557 | Dioscorea villosa L. 1308 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 220 | Drug 2 | Gynecological Aid 22 | Root used by women for pain at childbirth. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 220 |
12828 | Echinacea angustifolia var. angustifolia 1349 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 212 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Root used for stomach cramps and fits. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 212 |
12829 | Echinacea angustifolia var. angustifolia 1349 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 212 | Drug 2 | Anticonvulsive 97 | Compound containing root used for stomach cramps and fits. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 212 |
12830 | Echinacea angustifolia var. angustifolia 1349 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 212 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Root used for stomach cramps and fits. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 212 |
12939 | Echinocystis lobata (Michx.) Torr. & Gray 1369 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 220 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Poultice of pounded root applied for headache. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 220 |
12940 | Echinocystis lobata (Michx.) Torr. & Gray 1369 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 220 | Drug 2 | Panacea 20 | Compound containing root used as a universal remedy for all sicknesses. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 220 |
13311 | Equisetum arvense L. 1421 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 272 | Food 1 | Fodder 50 | Plant fed to captive wild geese to make them fat in a week. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 272 |
13375 | Equisetum hyemale L. 1422 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 220 | Drug 2 | Venereal Aid 46 | Infusion of whole plant taken by both men and women for gonorrhea. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 220 |
13376 | Equisetum hyemale L. 1422 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 268 | Fiber 4 | Scouring Material 124 | Used to scour pots and pans. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 268 |
13377 | Equisetum hyemale L. 1422 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 273 | Food 1 | Fodder 50 | Plant fed to ponies to make them fat in a week. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 273 |
13787 | Erigeron philadelphicus L. 1480 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 213214 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Snuff of powdered florets used for sick headaches. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 213214 |
13788 | Erigeron philadelphicus L. 1480 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 213 | Drug 2 | Cold Remedy 21 | Powdered disk florets used as snuff to make one sneeze for cold or catarrh. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 213 |
13789 | Erigeron philadelphicus L. 1480 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 213214 | Drug 2 | Respiratory Aid 62 | Snuff of powdered florets used to make patient sneeze for catarrh. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 213214 |
14261 | Eryngium yuccifolium Michx. 1551 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 248 | Drug 2 | Antidote 122 | Root used as an antidote for poisons and for bladder trouble. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 248 |
14262 | Eryngium yuccifolium Michx. 1551 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 248 | Drug 2 | Ceremonial Medicine 12 | Leaves and fruit formerly introduced into rattlesnake medicine song and dance. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 248 |
14263 | Eryngium yuccifolium Michx. 1551 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 248 | Drug 2 | Snake Bite Remedy 114 | Root used for rattlesnake bites and bladder trouble. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 248 |
14264 | Eryngium yuccifolium Michx. 1551 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 248 | Drug 2 | Urinary Aid 80 | Root used for bladder trouble and as an antidote for poisons. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 248 |
14428 | Euonymus atropurpurea Jacq. 1575 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 209 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of pounded, fresh trunk bark applied to old facial sores. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 209 |
14429 | Euonymus atropurpurea Jacq. 1575 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 209 | Drug 2 | Eye Medicine 25 | Infusion or decoction of bark used as a wash for weak or sore eyes. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 209 |
14515 | Eupatorium perfoliatum L. 1580 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 214 | Drug 2 | Anthelmintic 16 | Infusion of leaves and blossoms used to expel worms. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 214 |
14516 | Eupatorium perfoliatum L. 1580 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 214 | Drug 2 | Snake Bite Remedy 114 | Root used for snakebite. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 214 |
14563 | Eupatorium purpureum L. 1582 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 214 | Drug 2 | Love Medicine 133 | Root kept in mouth and nibbled when wooing women. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 214 |
14591 | Euphorbia corollata L. 1586 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 220221 | Drug 2 | Anthelmintic 16 | Compound infusion of root used to expel pinworms. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 220221 |
14592 | Euphorbia corollata L. 1586 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 220221 | Drug 2 | Antirheumatic (Internal) 92 | Decoction of root taken for rheumatism. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 220221 |
14593 | Euphorbia corollata L. 1586 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 220221 | Drug 2 | Cathartic 29 | Decoction of root or compound taken before breakfast as a physic. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 220221 |
14767 | Filipendula rubra (Hill) B.L. Robins. 1618 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 241242 | Drug 2 | Heart Medicine 104 | Root used as an important medicine for various heart troubles. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 241242 |
14768 | Filipendula rubra (Hill) B.L. Robins. 1618 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 241242 | Drug 2 | Love Medicine 133 | Compound containing root used as a love medicine. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 241242 |
14998 | Fragaria virginiana Duchesne 1640 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 263 | Food 1 | Preserves 1 | Berries cooked into a jam for winter use. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 263 |
15207 | Fraxinus americana L. 1655 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 233 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Infusion of bark used for sores, itch and vermin on the scalp. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 233 |
15208 | Fraxinus americana L. 1655 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 233 | Drug 2 | Snake Bite Remedy 114 | Decoction of flowers taken as an antidote for a bite, probably a snake bite. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 233 |
15209 | Fraxinus americana L. 1655 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 268 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Wood splints used for weaving baskets. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 268 |
15256 | Fraxinus nigra Marsh. 1659 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 233 | Drug 2 | Laxative 36 | Compound infusion of wood used to loosen the bowels. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 233 |
15257 | Fraxinus nigra Marsh. 1659 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 233 | Drug 2 | Panacea 20 | Inner bark of trunk considered a remedy for any internal ailments. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 233 |
15258 | Fraxinus nigra Marsh. 1659 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 269 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Inner bark and wood used to make baskets. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 269 |
15259 | Fraxinus nigra Marsh. 1659 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 269 | Other 3 | Hunting & Fishing Item 28 | Wood used to make bows and arrows. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 269 |
15469 | Galium aparine L. 1682 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 243 | Drug 2 | Emetic 40 | Decoction of whole plant taken as an emetic. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 243 |
15497 | Galium concinnum Torr. & Gray 1686 | Meskwaki 139 | smith28 21 | 244 | Drug 2 | Kidney Aid 3 | Infusion of whole plant used for kidney trouble. | Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 244 |
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