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id ▼ | species | tribe | source | pageno | use_category | use_subcategory | notes | rawsource |
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3498 | Angelica dawsonii S. Wats. 261 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 40 | Other 3 | Good Luck Charm 147 | Roots used for luck in games of chance. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 40 |
3499 | Angelica dawsonii S. Wats. 261 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 40 | Other 3 | Malicious Charm 181 | Juice used to spray on quirt (a rod) to cause other horses to fall behind during a race. A piece of plant was placed in the mouth, and the rider sprayed the quirt with the juice. This quirt was not used to whip the horse. When the race began, the rider would try to get on the right side of the other horses; he carried the magic quirt but whipped his horse with a regular one. At an opportune time the rider threw back the sprayed quirt, causing the other horses to fall behind. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 40 |
3500 | Angelica dawsonii S. Wats. 261 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 40 | Other 3 | Malicious Charm 181 | Root held in the mouth to make the other players lazy during the hand game. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 40 |
3501 | Angelica dawsonii S. Wats. 261 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 40 | Other 3 | Malicious Charm 181 | Root held in the rider's mouth to cast a spell so that other horses could not pass. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 40 |
4507 | Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng. 347 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 75 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Infusion of plant, mixed with grease & boiled hoof, applied as a salve to itching and peeling scalp. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 75 |
4508 | Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng. 347 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 75 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Infusion of plant, mixed with grease & boiled hoof, applied as a salve to rashes and skin sores. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 75 |
4509 | Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng. 347 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 75 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Infusion of plant, mixed with grease & boiled hoof, used as a wash for baby's head. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 75 |
4510 | Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng. 347 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 66 | Drug 2 | Oral Aid 23 | Infusion of plant used as a mouthwash for cankers and sore gums. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 66 |
4511 | Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng. 347 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 75 | Drug 2 | Pediatric Aid 42 | Infusion of plant, mixed with grease & boiled hoof, used as a wash for baby's head. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 75 |
4512 | Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng. 347 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 101 | Food 1 | Beverage 27 | Crushed leaves used to make tea. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 101 |
4513 | Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng. 347 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 101 | Food 1 | Dried Food 4 | Berries dried and later soaked with sugar. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 101 |
4514 | Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng. 347 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 101 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Berries eaten fresh. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 101 |
4518 | Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng. 347 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 107 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Dried berries used in rattles. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 107 |
4519 | Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng. 347 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 14 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Leaves mixed with tobacco, dried cambium or red osier dogwood and used in all religious bundles. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 14 |
4520 | Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng. 347 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 107 | Other 3 | Jewelry 125 | Dried berries strung on necklaces. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 107 |
4522 | Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng. 347 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 101 | Other 3 | Smoke Plant 63 | Crushed leaves smoked with tobacco. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 101 |
4760 | Argentina anserina (L.) Rydb. 362 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 78 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of chewed roots applied to sores and scrapes. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 78 |
4761 | Argentina anserina (L.) Rydb. 362 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 68 | Drug 2 | Emetic 40 | Plant soaked in water and the solution taken as an emetic for stomach disorders. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 68 |
4762 | Argentina anserina (L.) Rydb. 362 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 119 | Fiber 4 | Cordage 99 | Runners used by girls to tie blankets. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 119 |
4763 | Argentina anserina (L.) Rydb. 362 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 119 | Fiber 4 | Cordage 99 | Runners used to fix leggings in place. The leggings were tied above the knee and then folded over to the ankle, like a boot. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 119 |
4987 | Artemisia campestris L. 388 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 60 | Drug 2 | Abortifacient 84 | Decoction of leaves taken to abort difficult pregnancies. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 60 |
4988 | Artemisia campestris L. 388 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 78 | Drug 2 | Antirheumatic (External) 35 | Chewed leaf spittle applied to rheumatic parts. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 78 |
4989 | Artemisia campestris L. 388 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 71 | Drug 2 | Cough Medicine 9 | Infusion of dried leaves taken for coughs. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 71 |
4990 | Artemisia campestris L. 388 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 75 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Infusion of leaves applied to eczema. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 75 |
4991 | Artemisia campestris L. 388 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 123 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Infusion of roots cleansed and used for scalp infections. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 123 |
4992 | Artemisia campestris L. 388 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 123 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Infusion of roots used, especially for children, as a hair tonic. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 123 |
4993 | Artemisia campestris L. 388 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 80 | Drug 2 | Eye Medicine 25 | Poultice of chewed leaves applied to sore eyes. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 80 |
4994 | Artemisia campestris L. 388 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 66 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Fresh leaves chewed for stomach troubles. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 66 |
4995 | Artemisia campestris L. 388 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 101 | Drug 2 | Oral Aid 23 | Leaves chewed by runners for the mentholating properties. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 101 |
4996 | Artemisia campestris L. 388 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 123 | Drug 2 | Pediatric Aid 42 | Infusion of roots used, especially for children, as a hair tonic. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 123 |
4997 | Artemisia campestris L. 388 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 87 | Drug 2 | Veterinary Aid 34 | Infusion of roots used for back sores on horses. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 87 |
4998 | Artemisia campestris L. 388 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 109 | Other 3 | Hide Preparation 144 | Infusion of roots rubbed on a hide to be tanned. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 109 |
4999 | Artemisia campestris L. 388 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 123 | Other 3 | Soap 106 | Infusion of roots cleansed and used for scalp infections. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 123 |
5226 | Artemisia frigida Willd. 397 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 83 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of chewed leaves applied to wounds to lessen the swelling. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 83 |
5231 | Artemisia frigida Willd. 397 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 79 | Drug 2 | Gynecological Aid 22 | Pad of the plant worn by women during menses to reduce skin irritation. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 79 |
5232 | Artemisia frigida Willd. 397 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 83 | Drug 2 | Hemostat 65 | Soft leaves used to stuff a bleeding nostril. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 83 |
5234 | Artemisia frigida Willd. 397 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 109 | Drug 2 | Stimulant 90 | Crushed leaves used to revive gophers after children clubbed them while playing a game. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 109 |
5235 | Artemisia frigida Willd. 397 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 87 | Drug 2 | Veterinary Aid 34 | Horses rolled in patches of the plant to treat their wounds. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 87 |
5236 | Artemisia frigida Willd. 397 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 87 | Drug 2 | Veterinary Aid 34 | Infusion of plant given to horses for coughing, sneezing and to clean the sinuses. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 87 |
5237 | Artemisia frigida Willd. 397 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 101 | Food 1 | Spice 86 | Crushed leaves mixed with stored meat to maintain a good odor. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 101 |
5240 | Artemisia frigida Willd. 397 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 109 | Other 3 | Hide Preparation 144 | Infusion of plant used to treat hides. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 109 |
5241 | Artemisia frigida Willd. 397 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 109 | Other 3 | Incense & Fragrance 53 | Plant stuffed into saddles, women's pillows, hide bags and quivers as a deodorant. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 109 |
5242 | Artemisia frigida Willd. 397 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 87 | Other 3 | Insecticide 76 | Plant put on a fire to attract horses that run to the smoke because it kept flies & mosquitoes away. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 87 |
5243 | Artemisia frigida Willd. 397 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 109 | Other 3 | Insecticide 76 | Plant put on campfire coals and the smoke repelled the mosquitoes. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 109 |
5244 | Artemisia frigida Willd. 397 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 124 | Other 3 | Paper 143 | Leaves used as toilet paper. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 124 |
5245 | Artemisia frigida Willd. 397 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 109 | Other 3 | Soap 106 | Plant used to clean paint applicators made from broken buffalo shoulder blades. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 109 |
5246 | Artemisia frigida Willd. 397 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 109 | Other 3 | Tools 17 | Plant made into balls and used as molds to make rattles. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 109 |
5329 | Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. 399 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 124 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Leaves put into moccasins as a foot deodorant. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 124 |
5330 | Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. 399 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 75 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of leaves applied to blisters and burst boils. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 75 |
5331 | Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. 399 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 71 | Drug 2 | Pediatric Aid 42 | Leaves chewed, especially by children, during the sweat for respiratory disorders. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 71 |
5332 | Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. 399 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 71 | Drug 2 | Pulmonary Aid 48 | Infusion of leaves taken for chest constrictions. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 71 |
5333 | Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. 399 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 71 | Drug 2 | Respiratory Aid 62 | Leaves chewed, especially by children, during the sweat for respiratory disorders. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 71 |
5334 | Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. 399 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 71 | Drug 2 | Throat Aid 123 | Infusion of leaves taken for throat constrictions. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 71 |
5335 | Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. 399 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 87 | Drug 2 | Veterinary Aid 34 | Infusion of plant given to horses for coughing, sneezing and to clean the sinuses. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 87 |
5336 | Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. 399 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 17 | Fiber 4 | Mats, Rugs & Bedding 67 | Used to cover the floor of the sweat lodge. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 17 |
5337 | Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. 399 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 101 | Food 1 | Candy 85 | Leaves chewed as a confection. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 101 |
5338 | Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. 399 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 17 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Chewed by assistants to the participants during the sweat lodge rituals to relieve thirst. This thirst resulted from taboos against the consumption of liquids. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 17 |
5339 | Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. 399 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 24 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Packed into ceremonial moccasins for storage. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24 |
5340 | Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. 399 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 24 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Used as a bed for the Buffalo Stones (Iniskim) during buffalo drive rituals. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24 |
5341 | Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. 399 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 24 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Used as the Holy Offering of the All Smoking ceremony and for certain Horn Society rituals. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24 |
5342 | Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. 399 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 17 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Used for cleansing in the sweat lodge. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 17 |
5343 | Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. 399 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 24 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Used to cleanse the body during participation in the All Smoking Ceremony. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24 |
5344 | Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. 399 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 24 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Used to cleanse the headdresses of the Horn Society before transferring to new owners. In the transferral, the headdress was laid on a bed of man sage. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24 |
5345 | Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. 399 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 24 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Used to cleanse the singers of the All Smoking ceremony. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24 |
5346 | Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. 399 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 24 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Used to wipe the black paint off the one man who fasted until the Okan center pole was raised. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24 |
5347 | Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. 399 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 24 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Used to wipe the sweat from their bodies during the sweat lodge ceremonies. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24 |
5348 | Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. 399 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 24 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Worn around wrists and ankles by the Lodge dancers in the Okan (Holy Lodge) of the Sun dance. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24 |
5349 | Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. 399 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 24 | Other 3 | Good Luck Charm 147 | Used to cleanse a man entered in a horse race. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24 |
5350 | Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. 399 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 109 | Other 3 | Incense & Fragrance 53 | Plant stuffed into saddles, women's pillows, hide bags and quivers as a deodorant. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 109 |
5351 | Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. 399 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 87 | Other 3 | Insecticide 76 | Plant put on a fire to attract horses that run to the smoke because it kept flies & mosquitoes away. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 87 |
5352 | Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. 399 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 40 | Other 3 | Malicious Charm 181 | Leaves used in defense of the use of yellow angelica by an opponent in the hand game. The loser went to his lodge and asked for a small piece of meat, which he combined with man sage leaves. Carrying this charm in his pocket, he returned to the gambling place, where he walked abruptly among the participants and took the dice in his hands. Then he pretended to sing and perform with the dice--all the while secretly rubbing them with the meat and sage mixture. After he handed back the dice, the man who had been using the yellow angelica would get a headache and grow lazy, losing all he had won. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 40 |
5353 | Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. 399 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 40 | Other 3 | Malicious Charm 181 | Stems used as a curse on horses to slacken in races. Short pieces were broken from the stem and a small, flat, white stone was collected. The man first sprayed the rock with juice from his mouth. Then the stems were placed on the ground; they represented the other horses. The stone was sprayed again and shoved toward the stems, without touching them, three times. At the fourth shove the stone was pressed into the stems. Horses so cursed were sure to slacken in the race. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 40 |
5354 | Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. 399 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 124 | Other 3 | Paper 143 | Leaves used as toilet paper. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 124 |
5355 | Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. 399 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 24 | Other 3 | Protection 58 | Used to cleanse a person afraid of a ghost. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24 |
6371 | Asclepias viridiflora Raf. 449 | 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 |
6372 | Asclepias viridiflora Raf. 449 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 75 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of chewed roots applied to diarrhea rash. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 75 |
6373 | Asclepias viridiflora Raf. 449 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 75 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of chewed roots applied to rashes. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 75 |
6374 | Asclepias viridiflora Raf. 449 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 80 | Drug 2 | Eye Medicine 25 | Poultice of chewed roots applied to sore eyes. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 80 |
6375 | Asclepias viridiflora Raf. 449 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 75 | Drug 2 | Oral Aid 23 | Poultice of chewed roots applied to nursing baby's sore gums. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 75 |
6376 | Asclepias viridiflora Raf. 449 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 75 | Drug 2 | Pediatric Aid 42 | Poultice of chewed roots applied to diarrhea rash and nursing baby's sore gums. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 75 |
6377 | Asclepias viridiflora Raf. 449 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 71 | Drug 2 | Throat Aid 123 | Root chewed for sore throats. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 71 |
6378 | Asclepias viridiflora Raf. 449 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 101 | Food 1 | Soup 56 | Root pieces stored for winter soups. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 101 |
6379 | Asclepias viridiflora Raf. 449 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 101 | Food 1 | Spice 86 | Plant used to spice soups. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 101 |
6380 | Asclepias viridiflora Raf. 449 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 101 | Food 1 | Fresh roots used for food. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 101 | |
6428 | Aster sp. 459 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 66 | Drug 2 | Laxative 36 | Infusion of plant used as an enema for babies with colic or intestinal troubles. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 66 |
6429 | Aster sp. 459 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 66 | Drug 2 | Pediatric Aid 42 | Infusion of plant used as an enema for babies with colic or intestinal troubles. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 66 |
6430 | Aster sp. 459 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 88 | Drug 2 | Veterinary Aid 34 | Infusion of plant put in the horse's or dog's nostril for nasal disorders. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 88 |
6431 | Aster sp. 459 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 88 | Drug 2 | Veterinary Aid 34 | Infusion of plant used as an eyewash for a dog's infected eye. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 88 |
6432 | Aster sp. 459 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 109 | Dye 5 | Flowers rubbed by children on bouncing arrows for color. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 109 | |
6433 | Aster sp. 459 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 109 | Other 3 | Jewelry 125 | Flowers used to make necklaces. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 109 |
6458 | Astragalus canadensis L. 466 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 71 | Drug 2 | Antihemorrhagic 111 | Roots chewed or infusion of root taken for spitting up blood. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 71 |
6459 | Astragalus canadensis L. 466 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 83 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of chewed roots applied to cuts. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 83 |
6460 | Astragalus canadensis L. 466 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 71 | Drug 2 | Pediatric Aid 42 | Root boiled and the steam used to bathe a child's aching chest. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 71 |
6461 | Astragalus canadensis L. 466 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 71 | Drug 2 | Pulmonary Aid 48 | Root boiled and the steam used to bathe a child's aching chest. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 71 |
6462 | Astragalus canadensis L. 466 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 101 | Food 1 | Staple 75 | Root considered a staple. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 101 |
6463 | Astragalus canadensis L. 466 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 101 | Food 1 | Roots eaten fresh or boiled in blood or broth. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 101 | |
6851 | Balsamorhiza sagittata (Pursh) Nutt. 549 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 78 | Drug 2 | Antirheumatic (Internal) 92 | Root smudge smoke inhaled for body aches. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 78 |
6852 | Balsamorhiza sagittata (Pursh) Nutt. 549 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 75 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of chewed roots applied to blisters and sores. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 75 |
6854 | Balsamorhiza sagittata (Pursh) Nutt. 549 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 47 | Other 3 | Incense & Fragrance 53 | Roots used as incense during the Planting ceremonies of the Tobacco Society. A horse was encouraged to stand near a smudge of roots. Then a rider leapt on the horse and galloped across the planting grounds, stopping only to deposit small offerings to the Small People. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 47 |
6855 | Balsamorhiza sagittata (Pursh) Nutt. 549 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 47 | Other 3 | Incense & Fragrance 53 | Roots used as incense during the preparatory rites for the ceremonial runner. The ceremonial runner, in pre-horse days, had the duty of herding the buffalo toward the piskun (buffalo jump). The runner bathed himself in the smoke from a smudge of the dried root; according to tradition, that would enable him to run long distances--more than twenty miles a day. The runner wore special moccasins, which were transferable annually. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 47 |
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