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id | species | tribe | source | pageno | use_category | use_subcategory ▼ | notes | rawsource |
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2225 | Allium schoenoprasum L. 158 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 26 | Food 1 | Fresh leaves used for food. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 26 | |
2343 | Alnus incana (L.) Moench 168 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 27 | Dye 5 | Decoction of inner bark used to darken hides. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 27 | |
2344 | Alnus incana (L.) Moench 168 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 27 | Dye 5 | Infusion of bark applied to darken birch bark used to make baskets. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 27 | |
2400 | Alnus incana ssp. rugosa (Du Roi) Clausen 169 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 27 | Dye 5 | Decoction of inner bark used to darken hides. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 27 | |
2401 | Alnus incana ssp. rugosa (Du Roi) Clausen 169 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 27 | Dye 5 | Infusion of bark applied to darken birch bark used to make baskets. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 27 | |
2427 | Alnus incana ssp. tenuifolia (Nutt.) Breitung 170 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 27 | Dye 5 | Decoction of inner bark used to darken hides. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 27 | |
2428 | Alnus incana ssp. tenuifolia (Nutt.) Breitung 170 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 27 | Dye 5 | Infusion of bark applied to darken birch bark used to make baskets. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 27 | |
7188 | Betula papyrifera Marsh. 580 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 32 | Food 1 | Cambium eaten fresh from the tree trunk. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 32 | |
11240 | Corylus cornuta Marsh. 1111 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 37 | Food 1 | Nuts used for food. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 37 | |
16817 | Heracleum maximum Bartr. 1851 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 40 | Food 1 | Leaf petiole peeled and eaten fresh. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 40 | |
16818 | Heracleum maximum Bartr. 1851 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 40 | Food 1 | Pith scraped out of the roasted, main stem and eaten. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 40 | |
20314 | Lilium philadelphicum var. andinum (Nutt.) Ker-Gawl. 2189 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 43 | Food 1 | Bulb segments eaten fresh. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 43 | |
20315 | Lilium philadelphicum var. andinum (Nutt.) Ker-Gawl. 2189 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 43 | Food 1 | Seeds and underground bulbs used for food. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 43 | |
27370 | Pinus banksiana Lamb. 2952 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 50 | Food 1 | Inner bark used for food. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 50 | |
29598 | Populus tremuloides Michx. 3106 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 52 | Food 1 | Cambium eaten fresh in early summer. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 52 | |
29599 | Populus tremuloides Michx. 3106 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 52 | Food 1 | Inner bark used for food in the spring. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 52 | |
34472 | Rubus idaeus L. 3453 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 57 | Food 1 | Young, leafy shoots peeled and the tender inner part eaten. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 57 | |
37363 | Schoenoplectus acutus var. acutus 3603 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 59 | Food 1 | Stem base and roots used for food. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 59 | |
37364 | Schoenoplectus acutus var. acutus 3603 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 59 | Food 1 | Stem base and tender leaf bases eaten fresh as collected by boat. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 59 | |
37484 | Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani (K.C. Gmel.) Palla 3609 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 60 | Food 1 | Stem base and roots used for food. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 60 | |
37485 | Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani (K.C. Gmel.) Palla 3609 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 60 | Food 1 | Stem base and tender leaf bases eaten fresh as collected by boat. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 60 | |
38131 | Sium suave Walt. 3703 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 61 | Food 1 | Roots collected in early spring or late fall, roasted, fried or eaten raw. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 61 | |
41214 | Typha latifolia L. 4049 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 62 | Food 1 | Fresh stem bases and young shoots eaten in July. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 62 | |
41215 | Typha latifolia L. 4049 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 62 | Food 1 | Raw roots used for food. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 62 | |
41216 | Typha latifolia L. 4049 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 62 | Food 1 | Roots taken just before the plant bloomed and eaten raw or dipped in boiling water. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 62 | |
42115 | Vaccinium myrtilloides Michx. 4079 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 63 | Dye 5 | Berries used to dye porcupine quills. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 63 | |
42465 | Vaccinium vitis-idaea ssp. minus (Lodd.) Hult‚n 4090 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 64 | Dye 5 | Berries used to color porcupine quills. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 64 | |
30490 | Prunus pensylvanica L. f. 3172 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 53 | Food 1 | Preserves 1 | Juice used to make jelly. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 53 |
33514 | Ribes hudsonianum Richards. 3371 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 55 | Food 1 | Preserves 1 | Berries used to make jam and eaten with fish, meat or bannock. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 55 |
42118 | Vaccinium myrtilloides Michx. 4079 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 63 | Food 1 | Preserves 1 | Berries made into jam and eaten with fish and bannock. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 63 |
43040 | Viburnum edule (Michx.) Raf. 4130 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 65 | Food 1 | Preserves 1 | Fruit used to make jam or jelly. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 65 |
18461 | Juniperus communis L. 2054 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 41 | Drug 2 | Kidney Aid 3 | Decoction of green berries taken for sore backs from kidney troubles. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 41 |
2946 | Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer 204 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 28 | Food 1 | Dried Food 4 | Sun dried fruit eaten boiled or pounded into a pemmican. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 28 |
2947 | Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer 204 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 28 | Food 1 | Dried Food 4 | Sun dried fruit eaten cooked in water or raw as a sweet snack. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 28 |
24138 | Nuphar lutea ssp. variegata (Dur.) E.O. Beal 2597 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 46 | Food 1 | Dried Food 4 | Sliced roots dried for food and eaten dried or cooked. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 46 |
41213 | Typha latifolia L. 4049 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 62 | Food 1 | Dried Food 4 | Peeled roots dried over a fire for winter storage. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 62 |
788 | Achillea millefolium L. 38 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 23 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Infusion of plant heads used to make a compress for headaches. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 23 |
1096 | Achillea sp. 44 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 23 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Fresh, crushed flower inserted into the nostril for headaches. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 23 |
1234 | Acorus calamus L. 55 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 24 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Poultice of powdered roots and yellow pond lily roots or cow parsnip roots applied for headaches. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24 |
5260 | Artemisia frigida Willd. 397 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 30 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Leaves used for headaches associated with fevers. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 30 |
16812 | Heracleum maximum Bartr. 1851 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 40 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Decoction of root, calamus and yellow pond lily used as a wash for severe headaches. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 40 |
16813 | Heracleum maximum Bartr. 1851 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 40 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Poultice of ground root, calamus and yellow pond lily applied to the head for severe headaches. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 40 |
22625 | Mentha arvensis L. 2443 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 45 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Infusion of leaves taken for headaches. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 45 |
24132 | Nuphar lutea ssp. variegata (Dur.) E.O. Beal 2597 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 46 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Poultice of grated rhizome, calamus, water or grease and sometime cow parsnip applied for headaches. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 46 |
42492 | Valeriana dioica var. sylvatica S. Wats. 4093 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 64 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Chewed roots rubbed on the head and temples for headaches. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 64 |
7186 | Betula papyrifera Marsh. 580 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 32 | Food 1 | Sauce & Relish 7 | Sap collected, made into syrup and eaten on bannock. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 32 |
30772 | Prunus virginiana L. 3181 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 53 | Food 1 | Sauce & Relish 7 | Fruit used to make pancake syrup. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 53 |
53 | Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. 2 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 21 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Pitch and grease used as an ointment for scabies and boils. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 21 |
54 | Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. 2 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 21 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of pitch applied to cuts. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 21 |
1245 | Acorus calamus L. 55 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 24 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Decoction of rootstocks used for rash from touching nettles or other irritating plants. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24 |
1246 | Acorus calamus L. 55 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 24 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of chewed rootstock applied to cuts. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24 |
1247 | Acorus calamus L. 55 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 24 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of powdered roots and yellow pond lily roots or cow parsnip roots applied to flesh worms. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24 |
4020 | Aralia nudicaulis L. 318 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 29 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of chewed roots applied to wounds to draw out the infection. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 29 |
7167 | Betula papyrifera Marsh. 580 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 32 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Decoction of inner bark used as a wash for skin rashes and other skin sores. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 32 |
7168 | Betula papyrifera Marsh. 580 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 32 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Dried inner bark ground, added to pitch & grease & used as ointment for persistent scabs & rashes. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 32 |
7169 | Betula papyrifera Marsh. 580 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 32 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Dried, finely powdered rotten wood used as baby powder to prevent rashes. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 32 |
9269 | Chamerion angustifolium ssp. angustifolium 882 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 38 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of barked, chewed roots applied to cuts and wounds. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 38 |
9270 | Chamerion angustifolium ssp. angustifolium 882 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 38 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of barked, macerated roots applied to boils, abscesses or wounds to draw out the infection. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 38 |
9271 | Chamerion angustifolium ssp. angustifolium 882 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 38 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of leaves applied to bruises. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 38 |
16816 | Heracleum maximum Bartr. 1851 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 40 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of root, calamus root and yellow pond lily root applied to mancos, worms in the flesh. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 40 |
19493 | Larix laricina (Du Roi) K. Koch 2099 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 41 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Decoction used as a wash & poultice of boiled inner bark and wood applied to frostbite or deep cuts. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 41 |
19494 | Larix laricina (Du Roi) K. Koch 2099 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 41 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of warm, boiled inner bark applied to wounds to draw out infection. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 41 |
19786 | Ledum groenlandicum Oeder 2125 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 42 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Decoction of plant used as a wash for itchy skin, hand sores and chapped skin. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 42 |
19787 | Ledum groenlandicum Oeder 2125 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 42 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of leaves and fish oil applied to the umbilical scab. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 42 |
19788 | Ledum groenlandicum Oeder 2125 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 42 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Powdered leaves applied directly to a baby's skin for rashes in the skin folds. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 42 |
24134 | Nuphar lutea ssp. variegata (Dur.) E.O. Beal 2597 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 46 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of fresh or rehydrated, dried rhizome slice applied to infected skin lesions. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 46 |
24135 | Nuphar lutea ssp. variegata (Dur.) E.O. Beal 2597 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 46 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of roots with calamus and cow parsnip roots applied to mancos, worms in the flesh. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 46 |
24136 | Nuphar lutea ssp. variegata (Dur.) E.O. Beal 2597 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 46 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of sliced, dried roots soaked in water and applied to infected wounds. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 46 |
26218 | Petasites sagittatus (Banks ex Pursh) Gray 2843 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 48 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of leaves applied to worms eating the flesh and itchy skin. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 48 |
26895 | Picea glauca (Moench) Voss 2934 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 48 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Pitch and grease used as an ointment for skin rashes, scabies, persistent scabs and growing boils. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 48 |
26896 | Picea glauca (Moench) Voss 2934 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 48 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of gum and lard applied to infections. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 48 |
26897 | Picea glauca (Moench) Voss 2934 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 48 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Rotten wood used in baby dusting powder. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 48 |
26898 | Picea glauca (Moench) Voss 2934 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 48 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Rotten, dried, finely powdered wood used as baby powder and for skin rashes. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 48 |
27058 | Picea mariana (P. Mill.) B.S.P. 2935 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 49 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Pitch mixed with grease and used as ointment for skin rashes, scabies and persistent scabs. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 49 |
27369 | Pinus banksiana Lamb. 2952 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 50 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of inner bark applied to deep cuts. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 50 |
29590 | Populus tremuloides Michx. 3106 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 52 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of crushed leaf applied to bee stings to reduce the irritation. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 52 |
29591 | Populus tremuloides Michx. 3106 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 52 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of inner bark used as a wound dressing. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 52 |
35661 | Salix bebbiana Sarg. 3520 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 58 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of chewed root inner bark applied to a deep cut. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 58 |
37829 | Shepherdia canadensis (L.) Nutt. 3658 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 60 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Decoction of plant applied externally to head and face sores. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 60 |
39042 | Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake 3849 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 62 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Infusion of whole plant taken and applied externally for skin rash. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 62 |
43033 | Viburnum edule (Michx.) Raf. 4130 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 65 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of chewed, unopened flower buds applied to lip sores. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 65 |
52 | Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. 2 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 21 | Drug 2 | Cough Medicine 9 | Infusion of bark and sometimes wood taken for coughs. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 21 |
1243 | Acorus calamus L. 55 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 24 | Drug 2 | Cough Medicine 9 | Dried rootstock chewed for coughs. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24 |
1244 | Acorus calamus L. 55 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 24 | Drug 2 | Cough Medicine 9 | Rootstock chewed for coughs from colds. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24 |
2938 | Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer 204 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 28 | Drug 2 | Cough Medicine 9 | Decoction of roots taken for coughs. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 28 |
18457 | Juniperus communis L. 2054 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 41 | Drug 2 | Cough Medicine 9 | Decoction of branch or wood and other herbs used for coughs. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 41 |
33869 | Rosa acicularis Lindl. 3417 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 55 | Drug 2 | Cough Medicine 9 | Decoction of roots taken as a cough remedy. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 55 |
2951 | Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer 204 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 28 | Food 1 | Snack Food 10 | Sun dried fruit eaten raw as a sweet snack. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 28 |
10832 | Cornus canadensis L. 1091 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 36 | Food 1 | Snack Food 10 | Fruit eaten as a fresh nibble. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 36 |
14984 | Fragaria virginiana Duchesne 1640 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 38 | Food 1 | Snack Food 10 | Fresh fruit eaten on sight as a nibble. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 38 |
20313 | Lilium philadelphicum var. andinum (Nutt.) Ker-Gawl. 2189 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 43 | Food 1 | Snack Food 10 | Bulb segments eaten dried as a nibble. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 43 |
33871 | Rosa acicularis Lindl. 3417 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 55 | Food 1 | Snack Food 10 | Ripe hips eaten as a nibble. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 55 |
42468 | Vaccinium vitis-idaea ssp. minus (Lodd.) Hult‚n 4090 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 64 | Food 1 | Snack Food 10 | Berries eaten raw as a nibble. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 64 |
43041 | Viburnum edule (Michx.) Raf. 4130 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 65 | Food 1 | Snack Food 10 | Fruit eaten raw as a nibble. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 65 |
43042 | Viburnum edule (Michx.) Raf. 4130 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 65 | Food 1 | Snack Food 10 | Fruit left to freeze on the bush and eaten as a nibble. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 65 |
26894 | Picea glauca (Moench) Voss 2934 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 48 | Drug 2 | Blood Medicine 11 | Poultice of gum and lard applied for blood poisoning. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 48 |
28793 | Polygala senega L. 3046 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 51 | Drug 2 | Blood Medicine 11 | Infusion of blooms taken as a blood medicine. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 51 |
7653 | Calla palustris L. 662 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 33 | Drug 2 | Poison 13 | Plant poisonous to touch and eat. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 33 |
1250 | Acorus calamus L. 55 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 24 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Grated rootstocks in water taken for stomachaches. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24 |
1251 | Acorus calamus L. 55 | Cree, Woodlands 58 | l85 47 | 24 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Rootstocks used for upset stomachs. | Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24 |
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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) );