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id ▲ | species | tribe | source | pageno | use_category | use_subcategory | notes | rawsource |
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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 |
43245 | Viola adunca Sm. 4150 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 123 | Dye 5 | Blue 55 | Plant used to dye arrows blue. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 123 |
43244 | Viola adunca Sm. 4150 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 74 | Drug 2 | Respiratory Aid 62 | Infusion of leaves and roots given to asthmatic children. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 74 |
43243 | Viola adunca Sm. 4150 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 74 | Drug 2 | Pediatric Aid 42 | Infusion of leaves and roots given to asthmatic children. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 74 |
43242 | Viola adunca Sm. 4150 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 79 | Drug 2 | Antirheumatic (External) 35 | Infusion of roots and leaves applied to sore and swollen joints. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 79 |
42651 | Veratrum viride Ait. 4105 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 105 | Food 1 | Soup 56 | Leaves used to make soups. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 105 |
42649 | Veratrum viride Ait. 4105 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 105 | Drug 2 | Oral Aid 23 | Leaves chewed by children for drooling. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 105 |
42648 | Veratrum viride Ait. 4105 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 74 | Drug 2 | Nose Medicine 118 | Stems scraped and the powder snuffed to induce sneezing. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 74 |
42647 | Veratrum viride Ait. 4105 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 69 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Infusion of plant taken for indigestion. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 69 |
39823 | Thermopsis rhombifolia (Nutt. ex Pursh) Nutt. ex Richards. 3945 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 123 | Other 3 | Season Indicator 115 | Flowering signaled the time to collect buffalo tongues in preparation for the Sun Dance. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 123 |
39822 | Thermopsis rhombifolia (Nutt. ex Pursh) Nutt. ex Richards. 3945 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 123 | Dye 5 | Yellow 72 | Yellow petals rubbed on arrow shafts for coloring. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 123 |
39729 | Thalictrum occidentale Gray 3925 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 123 | Other 3 | Paint 26 | Fruits often crushed and mixed with paint for a robe. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 123 |
39726 | Thalictrum occidentale Gray 3925 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 123 | Other 3 | Incense & Fragrance 53 | Fruits kept as a household and clothing deodorant. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 123 |
39724 | Thalictrum occidentale Gray 3925 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 105 | Food 1 | Spice 86 | Fruit used to spice pemmican, dried meat and broths. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 105 |
39723 | Thalictrum occidentale Gray 3925 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 74 | Drug 2 | Pulmonary Aid 48 | Infusion of seeds used for chest pains. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 74 |
39722 | Thalictrum occidentale Gray 3925 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 125 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Powdered fruits mixed with water and used as cosmetic on the hair and body. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 125 |
38751 | Spiraea splendens var. splendens 3796 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 123 | Fiber 4 | Brushes & Brooms 93 | Flowering stems used as paint brushes, especially on the large spaces of tipis. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 123 |
38750 | Spiraea splendens var. splendens 3796 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 70 | Drug 2 | Venereal Aid 46 | Infusion of roots taken for venereal complaints. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 70 |
38749 | Spiraea splendens var. splendens 3796 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 68 | Drug 2 | Laxative 36 | Infusion of root used as an enema. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 68 |
38468 | Solidago sp. 3744 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 74 | Drug 2 | Throat Aid 123 | Infusion of plant taken for sore throats and throat constrictions. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 74 |
38467 | Solidago sp. 3744 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 74 | Drug 2 | Panacea 20 | Infusion of plant used by the diviner with his supernatural powers for illnesses. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 74 |
38466 | Solidago sp. 3744 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 74 | Drug 2 | Nose Medicine 118 | Root chewed for sore throats, throat constrictions or nasal congestion. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 74 |
38465 | Solidago sp. 3744 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 74 | Drug 2 | Nose Medicine 118 | Infusion of plant taken for nasal congestion. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 74 |
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 |
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 |
37651 | Selaginella densa Rydb. 3638 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 105 | Food 1 | Starvation Food 113 | Very bitter berries eaten only through necessity and never stored. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 105 |
37650 | Selaginella densa Rydb. 3638 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 105 | Food 1 | Spice 86 | Dried plant used to spice meat. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 105 |
37649 | Selaginella densa Rydb. 3638 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 90 | Drug 2 | Veterinary Aid 34 | Powdered roots applied to the mouth of racehorses to make them hyperactive. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 90 |
37648 | Selaginella densa Rydb. 3638 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 105 | Drug 2 | Narcotic 54 | Plant eaten by a starving man for its doping effect and to make one feel unusually strong. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 105 |
37647 | Selaginella densa Rydb. 3638 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 61 | Drug 2 | Gynecological Aid 22 | Decoction of plant used to induce labor and expel the afterbirth. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 61 |
37646 | Selaginella densa Rydb. 3638 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 74 | Drug 2 | Antihemorrhagic 111 | Infusion of plant taken for spitting up blood. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 74 |
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 |
36135 | Salix sp. 3551 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 17 | Other 3 | Incense & Fragrance 53 | Gall pitch used for incense during the annual ceremonies of the Motokiks and Kaispa Societies. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 17 |
36132 | Salix sp. 3551 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 105 | Food 1 | Scraped cambium eaten especially by children. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 105 | |
36131 | Salix sp. 3551 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 105 | Food 1 | Peeled galls used for food. | 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 |
36127 | Salix sp. 3551 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 17 | Fiber 4 | Building Material 91 | Wands, sharpened at both ends, used to construct the dome shape of the sweat lodge. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 17 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
36122 | Salix sp. 3551 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 74 | Drug 2 | Throat Aid 123 | Infusion of roots swallowed for throat constrictions. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 74 |
36121 | Salix sp. 3551 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 68 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Infusion of fresh, crushed roots used for 'waist troubles.' | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 68 |
36120 | Salix sp. 3551 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 82 | Drug 2 | Eye Medicine 25 | Infusion of roots used for bloodshot or troublesome eyes. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 82 |
36119 | Salix sp. 3551 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 78 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Infusion of roots mixed with kidney fat and applied to head sores. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 78 |
36118 | Salix sp. 3551 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 124 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Dried, crushed roots soaked in water & grease used as a tonic for dandruff & straightened the hair. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 124 |
36117 | Salix sp. 3551 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 68 | Drug 2 | Antihemorrhagic 111 | Infusion of fresh, crushed roots used for internal hemorrhage. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 68 |
36116 | Salix sp. 3551 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 68 | Drug 2 | Antidiarrheal 68 | Infusion of plant used to counteract the laxative effect of the choke cherry infusion. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 68 |
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 |
34779 | Rubus parviflorus Nutt. 3463 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 105 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Ripe fruit used for food. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 105 |
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 | |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
31808 | Pyrola sp. 3243 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 73 | Drug 2 | Throat Aid 123 | Root pieces used for throat lozenges. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 73 |
31807 | Pyrola sp. 3243 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 78 | Drug 2 | Throat Aid 123 | Infusion of roots applied to swollen neck glands. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 78 |
31806 | Pyrola sp. 3243 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 73 | Drug 2 | Pediatric Aid 42 | Infusion of flowers given to children with coughs. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 73 |
31805 | Pyrola sp. 3243 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 68 | Drug 2 | Laxative 36 | Infusion of leaves taken as a laxative. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 68 |
31804 | Pyrola sp. 3243 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 61 | Drug 2 | Gynecological Aid 22 | Infusion of leaves and roots taken to expel the afterbirth. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 61 |
31803 | Pyrola sp. 3243 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 82 | Drug 2 | Eye Medicine 25 | Poultice of chewed roots applied to eye disorders. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 82 |
31802 | Pyrola sp. 3243 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 82 | Drug 2 | Ear Medicine 156 | Poultice of chewed roots applied to ear disorders. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 82 |
31801 | Pyrola sp. 3243 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 70 | Drug 2 | Diuretic 117 | Infusion of leaves and/or roots taken as a diuretic. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 70 |
31800 | Pyrola sp. 3243 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 84 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of chewed roots applied to wounds. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 84 |
31799 | Pyrola sp. 3243 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 73 | Drug 2 | Cough Medicine 9 | Infusion of flowers given to children with coughs. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 73 |
31597 | Pulsatilla patens ssp. multifida (Pritz.) Zamels 3225 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 107 | Other 3 | Toys & Games 24 | Leaves acted as a vesicant and given to unsuspecting people as toilet paper as a prank. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 107 |
31596 | Pulsatilla patens ssp. multifida (Pritz.) Zamels 3225 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 60 | Drug 2 | Gynecological Aid 22 | Decoction of plant taken to speed delivery. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 60 |
31593 | Pulsatilla patens ssp. multifida (Pritz.) Zamels 3225 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 60 | Drug 2 | Abortifacient 84 | Plant used to cause abortions. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 60 |
30724 | Prunus virginiana L. 3181 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 104 | Other 3 | Tools 17 | Sticks used to dig roots. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 104 |
30723 | Prunus virginiana L. 3181 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 119 | Other 3 | Cooking Tools 33 | Hard wood used to make roasting skewers. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 119 |
30722 | Prunus virginiana L. 3181 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 119 | Other 3 | Containers 32 | Hard wood used to make incense tongs. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 119 |
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 |
30720 | Prunus virginiana L. 3181 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 104 | Food 1 | Spice 86 | Peeled sticks inserted into roasting meat as a spice. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 104 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
30715 | Prunus virginiana L. 3181 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 104 | Food 1 | Beverage 27 | Juice given as a special drink to husbands or the favorite child. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 104 |
30714 | Prunus virginiana L. 3181 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 119 | Fiber 4 | Furniture 109 | Straight branches used to make back rests. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 119 |
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 |
30712 | Prunus virginiana L. 3181 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 68 | Drug 2 | Pediatric Aid 42 | Infusion of cambium and saskatoon taken by nursing mothers to pass medicinal qualities to baby. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 68 |
30711 | Prunus virginiana L. 3181 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 68 | Drug 2 | Cathartic 29 | Infusion of cambium and saskatoon taken as a purge. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 68 |
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 |
30176 | Prunella vulgaris L. 3159 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 90 | Drug 2 | Veterinary Aid 34 | Infusion of plant used for saddle and back sores on horses. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 90 |
30175 | Prunella vulgaris L. 3159 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 90 | 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 90 |
30174 | Prunella vulgaris L. 3159 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 82 | Drug 2 | Eye Medicine 25 | Infusion of plant used as an eyewash to keep the eyes moist on cold or windy days. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 82 |
30173 | Prunella vulgaris L. 3159 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 78 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Infusion of plant used to wash a burst boil. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 78 |
30172 | Prunella vulgaris L. 3159 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 78 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Infusion of plant applied to neck sores. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 78 |
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 |
29923 | Prosartes trachycarpa S. Wats. 3151 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 80 | Drug 2 | Eye Medicine 25 | Seeds placed in the eye overnight and infusion of bark used as an eyewash for snowblindness. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 80 |
29922 | Prosartes trachycarpa S. Wats. 3151 | Blackfoot 23 | h74 26 | 80 | Drug 2 | Eye Medicine 25 | Fresh seed used to clear matter from the eye. A fresh seed was inserted and the closed eye rubbed until the seed was watered out with the matter clinging to it. | Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 80 |
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 |
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 | |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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) );