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214 | Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt. 6 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 79 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Needle smudge smoke inhaled for headaches. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 79 |
219 | Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt. 6 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 123 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Infusion of needles mixed with grease and applied as a hair tonic. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 123 |
221 | Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt. 6 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 123 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Needles packed into moccasins as a foot deodorant. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 123 |
222 | Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt. 6 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 107 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Needles used as a deodorant. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 107 |
223 | Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt. 6 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 65 | Drug 2 | Emetic 40 | Infusion of resin taken as an emetic to clean the insides. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 65 |
226 | Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt. 6 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 123 | Drug 2 | Oral Aid 23 | Resin chewed for bad breath and pleasure. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 123 |
228 | Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt. 6 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 79 | Drug 2 | Stimulant 90 | Needle smudge smoke inhaled for fainting. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 79 |
229 | Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt. 6 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 70 | Drug 2 | Tuberculosis Remedy 49 | Infusion of needles taken for coughing up blood, a sign of tuberculosis. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 70 |
230 | Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt. 6 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 70 | Drug 2 | Tuberculosis Remedy 49 | Needle smudge used to fumigate the patient with tuberculosis. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 70 |
231 | Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt. 6 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 69 | Drug 2 | Venereal Aid 46 | Needle smudge used to fumigate those faces that were swollen from a form of venereal disease. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 69 |
233 | Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt. 6 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 87 | Drug 2 | Veterinary Aid 34 | Infusion of bark given to horses for diarrhea. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 87 |
234 | Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt. 6 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 87 | Drug 2 | Veterinary Aid 34 | Little bags of needles tied on a belt and hung around the horse's neck as a perfume. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 87 |
235 | Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt. 6 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 87 | Drug 2 | Veterinary Aid 34 | Needle smudge used to fumigate sick horses. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 87 |
236 | Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt. 6 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 100 | Food 1 | Candy 85 | Cones pulverized into a fine powder, mixed with backfat and marrow and eaten as a confection. The confection was an aid to digestion as well as a delicacy. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 100 |
237 | Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt. 6 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 100 | Food 1 | Candy 85 | Cones pulverized into a fine powder, mixed with backfat and marrow and eaten as a confection. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 100 |
238 | Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt. 6 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 100 | Food 1 | Candy 85 | Cones pulverized into a fine powder, mixed with backfat and marrow and eaten as a confection. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 100 |
239 | Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt. 6 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 123 | Food 1 | Candy 85 | Resin chewed for bad breath and pleasure. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 123 |
240 | Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt. 6 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 36 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Chewed needles sprayed over the Horn ceremonial containers to purify them. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 36 |
241 | Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt. 6 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 36 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Needle incense used for transfer ceremonies of Black Spring tipi design & Bear Medicine Hat bundle. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 36 |
244 | Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt. 6 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 107 | Other 3 | Incense & Fragrance 53 | Needles packed with stored items, saddle pads or burned in a household smudge. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 107 |
245 | Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt. 6 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 36 | Other 3 | Incense & Fragrance 53 | Used for incense, primarily in association with the Medicine Pipe bundles. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 36 |
246 | Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt. 6 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 36 | Other 3 | Paint 26 | Needles mixed with dry paint to make it smell better. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 36 |
247 | Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt. 6 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 36 | Other 3 | Protection 58 | Needle smudge used for safety's sake during severe thunderstorms. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 36 |
439 | Acer glabrum Torr. 23 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 65 | Drug 2 | Cathartic 29 | Infusion of bark taken in the morning as a cathartic. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 65 |
440 | Acer glabrum Torr. 23 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 100 | Food 1 | Spice 86 | Dried, crushed leaves used to spice stored meat. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 100 |
441 | Acer glabrum Torr. 23 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 107 | Other 3 | Containers 32 | Bark used to make paint containers. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 107 |
741 | Achillea millefolium L. 38 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 65 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Infusion of plant taken or rubbed on the body to soothe the pain of gastroenteritis. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 65 |
742 | Achillea millefolium L. 38 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 74 | Drug 2 | Antirheumatic (External) 35 | Infusion of plant applied to swellingss. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 74 |
743 | Achillea millefolium L. 38 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 74 | Drug 2 | Antirheumatic (External) 35 | Poultice of chewed flowers applied to swollen parts. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 74 |
744 | Achillea millefolium L. 38 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 74 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Infusion of plant applied to sores. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 74 |
745 | Achillea millefolium L. 38 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 69 | Drug 2 | Diuretic 117 | Infusion of plant taken as a diuretic to pass the sickness with the urine. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 69 |
746 | Achillea millefolium L. 38 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 60 | Drug 2 | Gynecological Aid 22 | Infusion of leaves taken to expel the afterbirth. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 60 |
747 | Achillea millefolium L. 38 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 60 | Drug 2 | Gynecological Aid 22 | Infusion of leaves taken when labor pains started and to ease the delivery. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 60 |
748 | Achillea millefolium L. 38 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 65 | Drug 2 | Liver Aid 81 | Infusion of plant taken or rubbed on the body for liver troubles. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 65 |
749 | Achillea millefolium L. 38 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 69 | Drug 2 | Panacea 20 | Infusion of plant rubbed on the body part affected by sickness. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 69 |
750 | Achillea millefolium L. 38 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 70 | Drug 2 | Throat Aid 123 | Infusion of plant taken for sore throats. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 70 |
751 | Achillea millefolium L. 38 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 87 | Drug 2 | Veterinary Aid 34 | Infusion of plant used as an eyewash for horses. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 87 |
752 | Achillea millefolium L. 38 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 100 | Food 1 | Beverage 27 | Leaves and flowers used to make a pleasant tea. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 100 |
2240 | Allium sp. 160 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 79 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Plant smudge smoke inhaled for headaches. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 79 |
2241 | Allium sp. 160 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 65 | Drug 2 | Antiemetic 103 | Infusion of bulbs taken for vomiting and allowed the retention of food. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 65 |
2242 | Allium sp. 160 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 75 | Drug 2 | Antirheumatic (External) 35 | Infusion of bulbs, sometimes combined with Monarda, applied to swellings. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 75 |
2243 | Allium sp. 160 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 70 | Drug 2 | Cold Remedy 21 | Bulb smudge used to fumigate the patient for a cold. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 70 |
2244 | Allium sp. 160 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 70 | Drug 2 | Cough Medicine 9 | Infusion of bulbs taken for persistent coughs. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 70 |
2245 | Allium sp. 160 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 75 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Infusion of bulbs, sometimes combined with Monarda, applied to sores. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 75 |
2246 | Allium sp. 160 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 80 | Drug 2 | Ear Medicine 156 | Infusion of bulbs used for ear infections. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 80 |
2247 | Allium sp. 160 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 65 | Drug 2 | Emetic 40 | Infusion of plant and another plant taken and used as a steam to serve as an emetic. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 65 |
2248 | Allium sp. 160 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 80 | Drug 2 | Eye Medicine 25 | Infusion of bulbs used as an eyewash. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 80 |
2249 | Allium sp. 160 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 69 | Drug 2 | Misc. Disease Remedy 87 | Infusion of bulbs taken for a disease which caused a swollen penis and severe constipation. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 69 |
2250 | Allium sp. 160 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 65 | Drug 2 | Pediatric Aid 42 | Infusion of bulb taken by nursing mother to pass medicinal properties to the child through the milk. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 65 |
2251 | Allium sp. 160 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 70 | Drug 2 | Respiratory Aid 62 | Dried bulb snuff used to open the sinuses. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 70 |
2252 | Allium sp. 160 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 79 | Drug 2 | Respiratory Aid 62 | Plant smudge smoke inhaled for sinus troubles. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 79 |
2253 | Allium sp. 160 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 87 | Drug 2 | Veterinary Aid 34 | Bulb smudge used to fumigate horses with sinus congestion. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 87 |
2254 | Allium sp. 160 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 87 | Drug 2 | Veterinary Aid 34 | Infusion of plant pieces and Monarda applied to saddle sores. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 87 |
2255 | Allium sp. 160 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 100 | Food 1 | Spice 86 | Bulbs used to spice soup made of wheat and marrow. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 100 |
2258 | Allium sp. 160 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 107 | Other 3 | Incense & Fragrance 53 | Bulbs rubbed on quivers as a deodorant. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 107 |
2259 | Allium sp. 160 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 107 | Other 3 | Soap 106 | Bulbs and water used to shine arrows. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 107 |
2902 | Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer 204 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 68 | Drug 2 | Cathartic 29 | Infusion of plant and choke cherry cambium taken as a purge. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 68 |
2903 | Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer 204 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 80 | Drug 2 | Ear Medicine 156 | Decoction of berry juice used for eardrops. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 80 |
2904 | Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer 204 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 80 | Drug 2 | Eye Medicine 25 | Decoction of dried berries or berry juice dripped into the eye and covered with a soft hide piece. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 80 |
2905 | Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer 204 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 65 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Berry juice taken for an upset stomach. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 65 |
2906 | Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer 204 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 65 | Drug 2 | Laxative 36 | Berry juice taken as a mild laxative. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 65 |
2907 | Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer 204 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 68 | Drug 2 | Pediatric Aid 42 | Infusion of plant & choke cherry cambium taken by nursing mothers to pass medicinal values to baby. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 68 |
2909 | Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer 204 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 100 | Food 1 | Dried Food 4 | Berries dried and stored, some with backfat, for future use. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 100 |
2911 | Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer 204 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 100 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Berries and fat stuffed into an intestine, boiled and eaten like a sausage. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 100 |
2912 | Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer 204 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 100 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Crushed berries, animal fat and dried meat used to make pemmican. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 100 |
2913 | Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer 204 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 100 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Dried berries used to make sausages. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 100 |
2914 | Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer 204 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 26 | Food 1 | Preserves 1 | Berries used to make preserves. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 26 |
2915 | Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer 204 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 100 | Food 1 | Snack Food 10 | Berries and red osier dogwood berries used as a favorite snack reserved for men. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 100 |
2916 | Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer 204 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 26 | Food 1 | Snack Food 10 | Berries used to make tasty snacks. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 26 |
2917 | Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer 204 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 100 | Food 1 | Soup 56 | Crushed leaves mixed with blood, dried and used to make a rich broth in winter. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 100 |
2918 | Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer 204 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 100 | Food 1 | Soup 56 | Dried berries used to make soups. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 100 |
2919 | Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer 204 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 26 | Food 1 | Special Food 47 | Berries used in ritual meals. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 26 |
2920 | Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer 204 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 26 | Food 1 | Special Food 47 | Berry soup used for most ceremonial events. These ceremonial events included the transfer of a tipi design or the opening of a Medicine Pipe bundle or a Beaver bundle. The woman prepared the soup from berries, assorted roots, fat and water. At an appointed time during the ceremony this soup was served to all participants. The soup was blessed, and an offering of one of the berries was put back into the ground, before eating began. A few mouthfuls were taken; then the remainder of the soup was given to one or another of the women, who would take it home to her children. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 26 |
2921 | Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer 204 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 100 | Food 1 | Staple 75 | Berries used as a staple food. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 100 |
2922 | Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer 204 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 100 | Food 1 | Winter Use Food 59 | Crushed berries mixed with flour for winter storage. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 100 |
2924 | Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer 204 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 26 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Berries, elk manure and tobacco seed planted in small prairie plot in the Tobacco Planting ceremony. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 26 |
2927 | Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer 204 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 107 | Other 3 | Toys & Games 24 | Berries used in an harvesting game. Favors were asked while presenting a gift of four of the berries. The receiver was obliged to return the goodwill. Girls played a game while harvesting the berries. After some berries had been gathered the girls would sit together and hold their breath while another called out 'tops, tops, tops' at a regular beat. Each girl put a berry in her bag for every call and the one who held her breath the longest won all the other girls' berries. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 107 |
3475 | Angelica dawsonii S. Wats. 261 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 70 | Drug 2 | Antihemorrhagic 111 | Infusion of roots taken for coughing up blood. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 70 |
3476 | Angelica dawsonii S. Wats. 261 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 75 | Drug 2 | Antirheumatic (External) 35 | Poultice of chewed roots applied to swellings. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 75 |
3477 | Angelica dawsonii S. Wats. 261 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 40 | Drug 2 | Ceremonial Medicine 12 | Roots used as a religious power medicine. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 40 |
3478 | Angelica dawsonii S. Wats. 261 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 75 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of chewed roots applied to rashes, eczema and athlete's foot. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 75 |
3479 | Angelica dawsonii S. Wats. 261 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 65 | Drug 2 | Dietary Aid 361 | Infusion of roots given to children with malnutrition. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 65 |
3480 | Angelica dawsonii S. Wats. 261 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 65 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Infusion of roots taken for intestinal ailments. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 65 |
3481 | Angelica dawsonii S. Wats. 261 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 75 | Drug 2 | Misc. Disease Remedy 87 | Infusion of roots applied to mumps swellings. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 75 |
3482 | Angelica dawsonii S. Wats. 261 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 75 | Drug 2 | Other 18 | Infusion of roots applied for a disorder characterized by sore groins and underarms. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 75 |
3483 | Angelica dawsonii S. Wats. 261 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 65 | Drug 2 | Pediatric Aid 42 | Infusion of roots given to children with malnutrition. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 65 |
3484 | Angelica dawsonii S. Wats. 261 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 40 | Drug 2 | Roots used medicinally for unspecified purpose. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 40 | |
3485 | Angelica dawsonii S. Wats. 261 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 87 | Drug 2 | Veterinary Aid 34 | Infusion of roots given to horses with nasal gleet. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 87 |
3486 | Angelica dawsonii S. Wats. 261 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 87 | Drug 2 | Veterinary Aid 34 | Infusion of roots used as a wash for hoof frogs and infections. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 87 |
3487 | Angelica dawsonii S. Wats. 261 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 87 | Drug 2 | Veterinary Aid 34 | Root smudge used to fumigate horses with nasal gleet. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 87 |
3488 | Angelica dawsonii S. Wats. 261 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 40 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Root held in the mouth during Horn Society curse ceremony. Curses were indulged in by the Horn Society as a whole. In this case a special sweat lodge was constructed. A human figure representing the condemned man was drawn in the bottom of a pit intended to contain hot stones. The stones were brought in at a designated time and placed on the drawing to represent the victim's suffering. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 40 |
3489 | Angelica dawsonii S. Wats. 261 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 40 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Root pieces attached to the binding of the Spear Staff (with bundle), the head staff. The Spear Staff was used during the secret ceremony of the Horns, in which the chief ceremonialist participated in a fertility rite with the initiate's wife. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 40 |
3490 | Angelica dawsonii S. Wats. 261 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 40 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Root used by the Horn Society in the initiation ceremonies. The root was found in the nontransferable initiation bundles. Having been distributed by the owner of the Spear Staff bundle to the others, down to the owner of the Marten, the root was kept in the mouth and used to bless the initiates. After the ritual, the root was tied to the paint application sticks, to fortify and replenish the supernatural power inherent in the paint. The same was done with a wooden scratching pin, which was either worn in the hair or attached to one's garments. This was done in preparation for the next opening ceremony. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 40 |
3491 | Angelica dawsonii S. Wats. 261 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 40 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Root used during the ritual of body painting & tied to headdresses of all members of Pigeon Society. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 40 |
3492 | Angelica dawsonii S. Wats. 261 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 40 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Root used in the rites of most age graded societies & in the Natoas Beaver & Medicine Pipe bundles. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 40 |
3493 | Angelica dawsonii S. Wats. 261 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 40 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Roots used by ceremonialists to bless others with long life and good luck. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 40 |
3494 | Angelica dawsonii S. Wats. 261 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 40 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Roots used for collective power in designated societies. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 40 |
3495 | Angelica dawsonii S. Wats. 261 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 40 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Roots used for individual power by ceremonialists and diviners. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 40 |
3496 | Angelica dawsonii S. Wats. 261 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 40 | Other 3 | Good Luck Charm 147 | Roots tied in small bundle and attached to the tail base or bridle for luck in horse racing. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 40 |
3497 | Angelica dawsonii S. Wats. 261 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 40 | Other 3 | Good Luck Charm 147 | Roots used by ceremonialists to bless others with long life and good luck. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 40 |
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