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29576 | Populus tremuloides Michx. 3106 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 89 | Food 1 | Fodder 50 | Bark made an excellent winter food for horses. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 89 |
29581 | Populus tremuloides Michx. 3106 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 119 | Other 3 | Toys & Games 24 | Bark or moistened leaves used to make whistles. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 119 |
29578 | Populus tremuloides Michx. 3106 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 104 | Food 1 | Special Food 47 | Bark sucked by anyone observing a liquid taboo. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 104 |
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 |
33648 | Ribes oxyacanthoides L. 3385 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 104 | Food 1 | Soup 56 | Berries added to soups. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 104 |
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 |
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 |
11003 | Cornus sericea ssp. sericea 1102 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 100 | Food 1 | Snack Food 10 | Berries and saskatoon 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 |
34780 | Rubus parviflorus Nutt. 3463 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 122 | Other 3 | Protection 58 | Berries applied to quivers to strengthen them. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 122 |
30721 | Prunus virginiana L. 3181 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 104 | Food 1 | Staple 75 | Berries considered a staple. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 104 |
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 |
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 |
33722 | Ribes sp. 3396 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 68 | Drug 2 | Laxative 36 | Berries eaten as a mild laxative. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 68 |
37767 | Shepherdia argentea (Pursh) Nutt. 3657 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 68 | Drug 2 | Laxative 36 | Berries eaten as a mild laxative. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 68 |
37766 | Shepherdia argentea (Pursh) Nutt. 3657 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 68 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Berries eaten for stomach troubles. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 68 |
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 |
33647 | Ribes oxyacanthoides L. 3385 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 104 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Berries eaten fresh. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 104 |
11002 | Cornus sericea ssp. sericea 1102 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 102 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Berries eaten ripe. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 102 |
21952 | Mahonia repens (Lindl.) G. Don 2376 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 101 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Berries eaten when nothing else was available. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 101 |
34777 | Rubus parviflorus Nutt. 3463 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 74 | Drug 2 | Pulmonary Aid 48 | Berries given by diviners to patients to eat for chest disorders. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 74 |
30716 | Prunus virginiana L. 3181 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 104 | Food 1 | Dried Food 4 | Berries greased, sun dried and stored for future use. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 104 |
21949 | Mahonia repens (Lindl.) G. Don 2376 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 88 | Drug 2 | Veterinary Aid 34 | Berries mixed with water and given to horses with coughs. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 88 |
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 |
33649 | Ribes oxyacanthoides L. 3385 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 122 | Other 3 | Toys & Games 24 | Berries used by children to play a game. The children sat in a circle and began counting to ten, each child counting one number around the circle. The tenth child would take five berries and eat them at once, trying his best not to show a bitter face. If he was successful, the child next to him would do the same and this would continue until one grimaced at the sour taste. He was then struck on the thigh with a knuckle punch, thus giving the name 'punctured berry' to the plant. The child who never grimaced won all the others' berry supplies. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 122 |
29926 | Prosartes trachycarpa S. Wats. 3151 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 102 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Berries used for food. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 102 |
33341 | Ribes aureum Pursh 3359 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 119 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Berries used for food. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 119 |
11335 | Crataegus chrysocarpa Ashe 1122 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 102 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Berries used for food. Certain conditions had to be met before the berries were eaten. Otherwise, they would cause stomach cramps. The procedure was to offer the tree a gift, for boys a little bow and arrow made from the thorns, for girls a pair of miniature moccasins fashioned from the leaves. In return, the tree would not allow its berries to 'bite' the stomach. The gifts were placed on the tree and the berries collected. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 102 |
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 |
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 |
34778 | Rubus parviflorus Nutt. 3463 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 122 | Dye 5 | Berries used to dye tanned robes. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 122 | |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
30710 | Prunus virginiana L. 3181 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 68 | Drug 2 | Antidiarrheal 68 | Berry juice used for diarrhea. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 68 |
30713 | Prunus virginiana L. 3181 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 68 | Drug 2 | Throat Aid 123 | Berry juice used for sore throats. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 68 |
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 |
30719 | Prunus virginiana L. 3181 | 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 |
37810 | Shepherdia canadensis (L.) Nutt. 3658 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 105 | Food 1 | Starvation Food 113 | Bitter berries eaten in lean times. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 105 |
36129 | Salix sp. 3551 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 122 | Fiber 4 | Furniture 109 | Boughs used to make back rest slats. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 122 |
36124 | Salix sp. 3551 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 122 | Fiber 4 | Building Material 91 | Boughs used to make sweatlodge frames. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 122 |
12973 | Elaeagnus commutata Bernh. ex Rydb. 1374 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 112 | Other 3 | Toys & Games 24 | Braided bark used to whip stone tops spun by children on the ice during the winter. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 112 |
18586 | Juniperus horizontalis Moench 2057 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 33 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Branch held in the right hand and the wing of an owl in the other by the Okan dancer. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 33 |
36136 | Salix sp. 3551 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 122 | Other 3 | Toys & Games 24 | Branch with loosened bark used as a buzzing whistle. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 122 |
29510 | Populus sp. 3105 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 29 | Fiber 4 | Building Material 91 | Branches used to complete the building of the lodge. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 29 |
36125 | Salix sp. 3551 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 17 | Fiber 4 | Building Material 91 | Branches used to construct the many different sweat lodges. The Horn Society sweat lodge was constructed of fourteen willows. The Holy Woman's sweat lodge in the Sun Dance was made of one hundred willows, which had been gathered by members of the Pigeon Society. The Motokiks Society (a woman's society) constructed its lodge with twelve willows. Medicine Pipes had fourteen. The used frame of a sweat lodge was left on the prairie. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 17 |
18585 | Juniperus horizontalis Moench 2057 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 33 | Fiber 4 | Mats, Rugs & Bedding 67 | Branches used to form a carpet for the Holy Lodge dancer of the Sun Dance. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 33 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
7848 | Camassia quamash (Pursh) Greene 700 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 101 | Food 1 | Special Food 47 | Bulbs boiled and given in soup on special events. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 101 |
14339 | Erythronium grandiflorum Pursh 1561 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 102 | Food 1 | Bulbs eaten fresh. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 102 | |
15370 | Fritillaria pudica (Pursh) Spreng. 1669 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 102 | Food 1 | Bulbs eaten fresh. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 102 | |
20296 | Lilium philadelphicum L. 2188 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 103 | Food 1 | Bulbs eaten fresh. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 103 | |
14338 | Erythronium grandiflorum Pursh 1561 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 102 | Food 1 | Soup 56 | Bulbs eaten with soup. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 102 |
15369 | Fritillaria pudica (Pursh) Spreng. 1669 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 102 | Food 1 | Soup 56 | Bulbs eaten with soup. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 102 |
20295 | Lilium philadelphicum L. 2188 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 103 | Food 1 | Soup 56 | Bulbs eaten with soup. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 103 |
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 |
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 |
16037 | Glycyrrhiza lepidota Pursh 1758 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 113 | Other 3 | Weapon 98 | Burs believed to be shot by ghosts inflicting disease in their victims. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 113 |
16034 | Glycyrrhiza lepidota Pursh 1758 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 113 | Drug 2 | Oral Aid 23 | Burs kept in the mouth by buffalo runners to protect against thirst. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 113 |
29577 | Populus tremuloides Michx. 3106 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 104 | Food 1 | Snack Food 10 | Cambium used as a snack food by children. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 104 |
29579 | Populus tremuloides Michx. 3106 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 104 | Food 1 | Cambium used for food. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 104 | |
11001 | Cornus sericea ssp. sericea 1102 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 84 | Drug 2 | Poison 13 | Chewed berry spittle used on arrow points and musket balls to cause infections in the wound. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 84 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
25703 | Pediomelum esculentum (Pursh) Rydb. 2783 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 82 | Drug 2 | Eye Medicine 25 | Chewed root spittle applied to the eye to remove matter. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 82 |
25702 | Pediomelum esculentum (Pursh) Rydb. 2783 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 82 | Drug 2 | Ear Medicine 156 | Chewed root spittle used for earaches. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 82 |
25704 | Pediomelum esculentum (Pursh) Rydb. 2783 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 68 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Chewed roots blown into a baby's rectum for colic. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 68 |
25708 | Pediomelum esculentum (Pursh) Rydb. 2783 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 68 | Drug 2 | Pediatric Aid 42 | Chewed roots blown into a baby's rectum for colic. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 68 |
21057 | Lomatium triternatum (Pursh) Coult. & Rose 2254 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 83 | Drug 2 | Panacea 20 | Chewed roots blown onto affected part by the diviner. The healing qualities of the spray were believed to penetrate the body at that place. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 83 |
36123 | Salix sp. 3551 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 90 | Drug 2 | Veterinary Aid 34 | Chewed roots spat into the horse's eye for cloudiness and bloodshot. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 90 |
25997 | Perideridia gairdneri (Hook. & Arn.) Mathias 2831 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 83 | Drug 2 | Panacea 20 | Chewed roots sprayed onto affected part by the diviner. A diviner, like Dog Child, would find the root mysteriously during the rituals. While he sang, often with a drum, he would dig the ground with a special bear claw, coming up with the root every time and anywhere. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 83 |
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 |
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 |
12644 | Dodecatheon pulchellum ssp. pulchellum 1323 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 81 | Drug 2 | Eye Medicine 25 | Cooled infusion of leaves used for eye drops. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 81 |
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 |
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 |
30717 | Prunus virginiana L. 3181 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 104 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Crushed berries, mixed with backfat and used to make pemmican. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 104 |
30718 | Prunus virginiana L. 3181 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 104 | Food 1 | Soup 56 | Crushed berries, mixed with backfat and used to make soup. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 104 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
34148 | Rosa sp. 3432 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 105 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Crushed rose hips used to make pemmican. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 105 |
13290 | Equisetum arvense L. 1421 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 112 | Dye 5 | Red 136 | Crushed stems used as a light pink dye for porcupine quills. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 112 |
21555 | Lygodesmia juncea (Pursh) D. Don ex Hook. 2333 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 115 | Drug 2 | Orthopedic Aid 39 | Crushed stems used as foot pads in moccasins. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 115 |
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 |
11334 | Crataegus chrysocarpa Ashe 1122 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 66 | Drug 2 | Laxative 36 | Decoction of dried berries taken during the winter as a mild laxative. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 66 |
7129 | Betula occidentalis Hook. 579 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 60 | Drug 2 | Abortifacient 84 | Decoction of flowers and leaves taken when bundle to stop conception fails. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 60 |
44079 | Yucca glauca Nutt. 4230 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 80 | Drug 2 | Orthopedic Aid 39 | Decoction of grated roots used for breaks. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 80 |
44072 | Yucca glauca Nutt. 4230 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 80 | Drug 2 | Antirheumatic (External) 35 | Decoction of grated roots used for sprains. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 80 |
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 |
21553 | Lygodesmia juncea (Pursh) D. Don ex Hook. 2333 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 61 | Drug 2 | Gynecological Aid 22 | Decoction of plant taken for symptoms resembling heartburn caused by pregnancy. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 61 |
26742 | Physaria didymocarpa (Hook.) Gray 2924 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 104 | Drug 2 | Dietary Aid 254 | Decoction of plant taken slowly to gradually expand the stomach until food was eaten without pain. This decoction was used by a person who had not eaten for a long time. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 104 |
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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) );