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id ▼ | species | tribe | source | pageno | use_category | use_subcategory | notes | rawsource |
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25102 | Osmunda regalis L. 2702 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 33 | Drug 2 | Pediatric Aid 42 | Infusion of fronds and wild ginger rhizomes used by children with convulsions from intestinal worms. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 33 |
25369 | Panax quinquefolius L. 2733 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 55 | Drug 2 | Febrifuge 45 | Infusion of roots used for night fevers. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 55 |
27296 | Picea sp. 2939 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 36 | Drug 2 | Tuberculosis Remedy 49 | Gum used for tuberculosis. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 36 |
27297 | Picea sp. 2939 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 36 | Other 3 | Smoke Plant 63 | Dried roots used to make cigars and smoked. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 36 |
28424 | Plantago major L. 3001 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 59 | Drug 2 | Blood Medicine 11 | Infusion of roots with other roots used to purify the blood. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 59 |
28429 | Plantago major L. 3001 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 59 | Drug 2 | Respiratory Aid 62 | Infusion of roots with other roots used for difficult breathing caused by lower chest pains. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 59 |
28895 | Polygonum aviculare L. 3057 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 40 | Drug 2 | Antidiarrheal 68 | Infusion of plant and another plant given to children for diarrhea. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 40 |
28899 | Polygonum aviculare L. 3057 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 40 | Drug 2 | Pediatric Aid 42 | Infusion of plant and another plant given to children for diarrhea. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 40 |
28935 | Polygonum hydropiper L. 3066 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 40 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Poultice of wetted plant applied to the forehead for headaches. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 40 |
28940 | Polygonum hydropiper L. 3066 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 40 | Food 1 | Spice 86 | Whole plant, except the roots, used by older people as pepper. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 40 |
29373 | Populus deltoides Bartr. ex Marsh. 3098 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 39 | Drug 2 | Anthelmintic 16 | Decoction of bark used for intestinal worms. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 39 |
29374 | Populus deltoides Bartr. ex Marsh. 3098 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 39 | Drug 2 | Veterinary Aid 34 | Poultice of dried bark flour and water applied to horses with bumps containing worms. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 39 |
30497 | Prunus pensylvanica L. f. 3172 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 46 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fruit used for food. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 46 |
30606 | Prunus serotina Ehrh. 3177 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 46 | Drug 2 | Blood Medicine 11 | Infusion of roots and other roots taken by young mothers for thick blood. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 46 |
31515 | Pteridium aquilinum var. latiusculum (Desv.) Underwood ex Heller 3215 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 34 | Drug 2 | Veterinary Aid 34 | Rhizomes, raspberry leaves and wheat flour given to cows at birthing. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 34 |
32443 | Quercus sp. 3289 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 38 | Drug 2 | Other 18 | Infusion of bark and elm bark taken for ruptures caused by violence. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 38 |
32656 | Ranunculus acris L. 3300 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 42 | Drug 2 | Blood Medicine 11 | Poultice of plant fragments with another plant applied to the skin for excess water in the blood. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 42 |
33272 | Rhus typhina L. 3355 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 51 | Drug 2 | Dietary Aid 96 | Wood pieces eaten by mothers to improve the milk. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 51 |
33273 | Rhus typhina L. 3355 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 51 | Drug 2 | Gynecological Aid 22 | Infusion of bark, buds and branches from another plant taken before giving birth. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 51 |
33274 | Rhus typhina L. 3355 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 51 | Drug 2 | Reproductive Aid 142 | Infusion of bark & flowers taken to prevent the water from breaking too early during the pregnancy. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 51 |
33995 | Rosa eglanteria L. 3424 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 47 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Plant used as an intestinal astringent by forest runners. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 47 |
34490 | Rubus idaeus L. 3453 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 48 | Drug 2 | Veterinary Aid 34 | Leaves, rhizomes from another plant and wheat flour given to cows at birthing. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 48 |
34773 | Rubus odoratus L. 3462 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 48 | Other 3 | Protection 58 | Leaves placed inside the shoes of forest runners to protect the feet. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 48 |
34929 | Rubus sp. 3469 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 48 | Drug 2 | Blood Medicine 11 | Infusion of roots and other roots taken by young mothers for thick blood. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 48 |
35486 | Rumex sp. 3495 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 41 | Drug 2 | Antidiarrheal 68 | Infusion of grains with other plant segments used for diarrhea. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 41 |
35586 | Sagittaria latifolia Willd. 3510 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 65 | Drug 2 | Pediatric Aid 42 | Infusion of whole plant & rhizomes from another plant given to children who scream during the night. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 65 |
35912 | Salix interior Rowlee 3534 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 39 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Infusion of stems and other plant parts used for side pains. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 39 |
36922 | Sambucus sp. 3570 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 61 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of crushed leaves and other leaves applied to blue swellings. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 61 |
36979 | Sanguinaria canadensis L. 3572 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 44 | Drug 2 | Ear Medicine 156 | Infusion of dried root fragments used as ear drops for earaches. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 44 |
36987 | Sanguinaria canadensis L. 3572 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 44 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Decoction of rhizomes taken for stomachaches after a big meal. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 44 |
37009 | Sanguinaria canadensis L. 3572 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 44 | Dye 5 | Orange-Yellow 172 | Rhizomes used as a orange/yellow dye for sheets. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 44 |
37190 | Sarracenia purpurea L. 3588 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 43 | Drug 2 | Febrifuge 45 | Infusion of leaves and other plant fragments used for chills. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 43 |
38386 | Solidago canadensis L. 3734 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 65 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Infusion of roots and flowers used for side pains. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 65 |
38596 | Sparganium eurycarpum Engelm. ex Gray 3767 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 71 | Drug 2 | Febrifuge 45 | Infusion of whole plant and other plant leaves used for chills. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 71 |
38717 | Spiraea alba var. latifolia (Ait.) Dippel 3790 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 47 | Drug 2 | Antiemetic 103 | Decoction of plant with other leaves and branches taken for nausea and vomiting. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 47 |
38857 | Stellaria media (L.) Vill. 3820 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 41 | Drug 2 | Antirheumatic (External) 35 | Poultice of plant fragments with other plants applied for swellings. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 41 |
39176 | Symphyotrichum lanceolatum ssp. lanceolatum var. lanceolatum 3870 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 65 | Drug 2 | Febrifuge 45 | Infusion of plant and another plant used for fevers. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 65 |
39186 | Symphyotrichum novae-angliae (L.) Nesom 3872 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 65 | Drug 2 | Febrifuge 45 | Infusion of whole plant and rhizomes from another plant taken by mothers with intestinal fevers. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 65 |
39350 | Taraxacum officinale G.H. Weber ex Wiggers 3894 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 61 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Infusion of flowers, roots and roots from another plant taken for lower back pain. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 61 |
39582 | Taxus canadensis Marsh. 3903 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 34 | Food 1 | Beverage 27 | Fruits, leaves, cold water and maple water fermented into a 'little beer.' | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 34 |
39871 | Thuja occidentalis L. 3950 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 35 | Drug 2 | Gynecological Aid 22 | Infusion of leaves taken by women as a tonic and diaphoretic to increase the milk flow. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 35 |
39874 | Thuja occidentalis L. 3950 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 35 | Drug 2 | Hunting Medicine 61 | Branches, without fruit, used in the vapor baths by hunters. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 35 |
39878 | Thuja occidentalis L. 3950 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 35 | Drug 2 | Orthopedic Aid 39 | Poultice of bough and milk decoction mixed with grease and applied for paralysis. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 35 |
40346 | Tilia americana L. 3959 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 51 | Drug 2 | Gynecological Aid 22 | Infusion of branches and bark and buds from another plant taken before giving birth. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 51 |
40486 | Toxicodendron rydbergii (Small ex Rydb.) Greene 3976 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 52 | Drug 2 | Blood Medicine 11 | Poultice of plant applied to the skin as a vesicatory for water in the blood. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 52 |
40487 | Toxicodendron rydbergii (Small ex Rydb.) Greene 3976 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 52 | Drug 2 | Blood Medicine 11 | Poultice of plant applied to the skin as a vesicatory for water in the blood. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 52 |
40631 | Trifolium repens L. 4012 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 50 | Drug 2 | Eye Medicine 25 | Infusion of flowers used as an eyewash. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 50 |
40633 | Trifolium repens L. 4012 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 50 | Drug 2 | Respiratory Aid 62 | Infusion of flowers, leaves and roots of another plant used for asthma. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 50 |
40701 | Trillium erectum L. 4019 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 66 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Infusion of rhizomes and flowers from another plant used for pimples and sunburn. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 66 |
40819 | Triticum aestivum L. 4037 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 67 | Drug 2 | Veterinary Aid 34 | Wheat flour, rhizomes from another plant and raspberry leaves given to cows at birthing. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 67 |
40881 | Tsuga canadensis (L.) Carr. 4041 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 36 | Food 1 | Beverage 27 | Branches and maple water used to make tea. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 36 |
41451 | Ulmus americana L. 4051 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 40 | Drug 2 | Other 18 | Infusion of bark used for ruptures caused by exaggerated efforts. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 40 |
41452 | Ulmus americana L. 4051 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 40 | Other 3 | Stable Gear 164 | Bark used to make dogsled harnesses. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 40 |
42810 | Verbascum thapsus L. 4106 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 57 | Drug 2 | Respiratory Aid 62 | Infusion of leaves, roots and flowers from another plant used for asthma. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 57 |
42876 | Verbena hastata L. 4108 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 58 | Drug 2 | Poultice 138 | Poultice of cut, wetted root applied to the head to cool off. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 58 |
43488 | Vitis vulpina L. 4184 | Iroquois 100 | r45ii 59 | 54 | Drug 2 | Blood Medicine 11 | Infusion of plant with rootbark from another plant and wine taken for anemia. | Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 54 |
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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) );