uses
Data source: Native American Ethnobotany Database · About: NAEB
276 rows where source = 6
This data as json, CSV (advanced)
id ▼ | species | tribe | source | pageno | use_category | use_subcategory | notes | rawsource |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14008 | Eriogonum fasciculatum Benth. 1506 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 49 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of powdered root applied to cuts and arrow or bullet wounds. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 49 |
14009 | Eriogonum fasciculatum Benth. 1506 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 49 | Drug 2 | Gynecological Aid 22 | Decoction of root taken after parturition to heal lacerations. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 49 |
14010 | Eriogonum fasciculatum Benth. 1506 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 49 | Drug 2 | Throat Aid 123 | Decoction of root taken for hoarseness and colds involving the throat. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 49 |
14064 | Eriogonum jamesii Benth. 1514 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 50 | Drug 2 | Oral Aid 23 | Root carried in mouth for sore tongue, then buried in river bottom. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 50 |
14065 | Eriogonum jamesii Benth. 1514 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 91 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Ground blossom powder given to ceremonial dancers impersonating anthropic gods to bring rain. The blossom powder was given to the dancers after they were dressed for the ceremony. The dance director placed it in the mouth of each dancer so that the dance would bring rain. Each dancer ejected the medicine from his mouth over his body and apparel. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 91 |
14319 | Erysimum sp. 1557 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 50 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Infusion of whole plant applied to forehead and temples for headache from heat. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 50 |
14320 | Erysimum sp. 1557 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 50 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Infusion of whole plant rubbed over body to prevent sunburn. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 50 |
14321 | Erysimum sp. 1557 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 92 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Plant used ceremonially to insure the coming of rain so that the corn and all vegetation would grow. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 92 |
15971 | Gilia sp. 1745 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 52, 53 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Infusion of fresh or dried plant taken and applied to head for headache. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 52, 53 |
15972 | Gilia sp. 1745 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 52, 53 | Drug 2 | Diuretic 117 | Warm infusion of plant taken as a diuretic. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 52, 53 |
15973 | Gilia sp. 1745 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 52, 53 | Drug 2 | Emetic 40 | Warm infusion of plant taken as an emetic. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 52, 53 |
15974 | Gilia sp. 1745 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 52, 53 | Drug 2 | Febrifuge 45 | Infusion of fresh or dried plant taken and rubbed on body for fever. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 52, 53 |
15975 | Gilia sp. 1745 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 52, 53 | Drug 2 | Laxative 36 | Warm infusion of plant taken as a laxative. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 52, 53 |
15976 | Gilia sp. 1745 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 52, 53 | Drug 2 | Throat Aid 123 | Infusion of plant taken and applied to neck for swollen throat. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 52, 53 |
16130 | Gossypium hirsutum L. 1766 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 77 | Fiber 4 | Clothing 73 | Cotton used to make ceremonial garments. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 77 |
16131 | Gossypium hirsutum L. 1766 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 92 | Fiber 4 | Cordage 99 | Fuzz made into cords and used ceremonially. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 92 |
16132 | Gossypium hirsutum L. 1766 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 77 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Cotton used to make ceremonial garments. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 77 |
16133 | Gossypium hirsutum L. 1766 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 92 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Fuzz used alone or made into cords and used ceremonially in a number of ways. The cotton cords were tied loosely around the wrists and ankles of the newborn child while supplications were offered that the rain makers would provide enough rain to insure proliferative crops so that the child would have full nourishment its whole life. Cotton down was used to cover the heads of rain priests after their deaths symbolizing their duties in this world and also their obligations in the undermost world. Crowns and certain masks were also covered with raw cotton to indicate that the gods represented were rain makers or were specially associated with the rain makers. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 92 |
16354 | Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby 1786 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 53 | Drug 2 | Diaphoretic 77 | Infusion of blossoms taken as a diaphoretic. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 53 |
16355 | Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby 1786 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 53 | Drug 2 | Diuretic 117 | Infusion of blossoms taken as a diuretic for 'obstinate cases.' | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 53 |
16356 | Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby 1786 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 53 | Drug 2 | Strengthener 128 | Infusion of blossoms taken to 'make one strong in the limbs and muscles.' | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 53 |
16636 | Helianthus annuus L. 1821 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 53, 54 | Drug 2 | Snake Bite Remedy 114 | Compound poultice of root applied with much ceremony to rattlesnake bite. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 53, 54 |
16638 | Helianthus annuus L. 1821 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 93 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Blossoms used ceremonially for anthropic worship. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 93 |
17567 | Hymenopappus filifolius Hook. 1942 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 54, 55 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of chewed root with lard applied to swellings. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 54, 55 |
17568 | Hymenopappus filifolius Hook. 1942 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 54, 55 | Drug 2 | Emetic 40 | Warm decoction of root taken as an emetic. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 54, 55 |
17569 | Hymenopappus filifolius Hook. 1942 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 68 | Food 1 | Candy 85 | Root used as chewing gum. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 68 |
18005 | Ipomopsis multiflora (Nutt.) V. Grant 2003 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 52 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Powdered, whole plant applied to face for headache. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 52 |
18006 | Ipomopsis multiflora (Nutt.) V. Grant 2003 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 52 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Powdered plant applied to wounds. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 52 |
18007 | Ipomopsis multiflora (Nutt.) V. Grant 2003 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 52 | Drug 2 | Pulmonary Aid 48 | Crushed blossoms smoked in corn husks to 'relieve strangulation.' | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 52 |
18759 | Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg. 2058 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 55 | Drug 2 | Gynecological Aid 22 | Simple or compound infusion of twigs taken after childbirth to stop blood flow. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 55 |
18760 | Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg. 2058 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 55 | Drug 2 | Gynecological Aid 22 | Simple or compound infusion of twigs used to promote muscular relaxation at birth. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 55 |
18761 | Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg. 2058 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 55 | Drug 2 | Hemostat 65 | Simple or compound infusion of twigs taken after childbirth to stop blood flow. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 55 |
18762 | Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg. 2058 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 93 | Other 3 | Fuel 37 | Wood used as a favorite firewood, but more importantly in ceremonies. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 93 |
18763 | Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg. 2058 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 93 | Other 3 | Tools 17 | Shredded, fibrous bark used as tinder to ignite the fire sticks used for the New Year fire. The bark was also used to make firebrands carried by personators of certain gods. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 93 |
19355 | Krascheninnikovia lanata (Pursh) A.D.J. Meeuse & Smit 2080 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 51 | Drug 2 | Burn Dressing 82 | Poultice of ground root applied to burns and bound with cotton cloth. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 51 |
19401 | Lactuca tatarica var. pulchella (Pursh) Breitung 2088 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 68 | Food 1 | Candy 85 | Dried root gum used as chewing gum. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 68 |
20441 | Linum puberulum (Engelm.) Heller 2206 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 56 | Drug 2 | Eye Medicine 25 | Berry juice squeezed into eye for inflammation. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 56 |
20596 | Lithospermum incisum Lehm. 2216 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 56 | Drug 2 | Ceremonial Medicine 12 | Salve of powdered root applied ceremonially to swelling of any body part. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 56 |
20597 | Lithospermum incisum Lehm. 2216 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 56 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of root used and decoction of plant taken for swelling. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 56 |
20601 | Lithospermum incisum Lehm. 2216 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 56 | Drug 2 | Throat Aid 123 | Poultice of root used and decoction of plant taken for sore throat. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 56 |
20602 | Lithospermum incisum Lehm. 2216 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 93 | Other 3 | Weapon 98 | Leaves bound to arrow shafts, close to the point, obscured by sinew wrapping and used in wartime. The leaves were said to be so deadly poisonous that they would cause the immediate death of anyone pierced by them. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 93 |
20665 | Lobelia cardinalis L. 2221 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 56 | Drug 2 | Antirheumatic (External) 35 | Ingredient of 'schumaakwe cakes' and used externally for rheumatism. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 56 |
20666 | Lobelia cardinalis L. 2221 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 56 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Ingredient of 'schumaakwe cakes' and used externally for swelling. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 56 |
21462 | Lycium pallidum Miers 2316 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 68 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Berries eaten raw when perfectly ripe or boiled and sometimes sweetened. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 68 |
21463 | Lycium pallidum Miers 2316 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 94 | Other 3 | Protection 58 | Ground leaves, twigs and flowers given to warriors for protection during war. A pinch of the mixture was given to each warrior. The warriors placed it in their mouths, ejected the mass into their hands and rubbed in on their faces, arms and bodies so that the enemy's arrows could not harm them. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 94 |
21714 | Machaeranthera canescens ssp. canescens var. canescens 2345 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 56 | Drug 2 | Emetic 40 | Infusion of whole plant taken and rubbed on abdomen as an emetic. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 56 |
21894 | Mahonia fremontii (Torr.) Fedde 2372 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 88 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Crushed berries used as purple coloring for the skin and for objects employed in ceremonies. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 88 |
21895 | Mahonia fremontii (Torr.) Fedde 2372 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 88 | Other 3 | Paint 26 | Crushed berries used as purple coloring for the skin and for objects employed in ceremonies. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 88 |
22926 | Mentzelia pumila Nutt. ex Torr. & Gray 2458 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 57 | Drug 2 | Laxative 36 | Powdered root inserted into rectum as a suppository for constipation. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 57 |
22927 | Mentzelia pumila Nutt. ex Torr. & Gray 2458 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 84 | Drug 2 | Pediatric Aid 42 | Plant used to whip children to make them strong so they could hold on to a horse without falling. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 84 |
22928 | Mentzelia pumila Nutt. ex Torr. & Gray 2458 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 84 | Drug 2 | Strengthener 128 | Plant used to whip children to make them strong so they could hold on to a horse without falling. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 84 |
23056 | Mirabilis multiflora var. multiflora 2489 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 58, 59 | Drug 2 | Dietary Aid 352 | Infusion of root taken and rubbed on abdomen of hungry adults and children. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 58, 59 |
23057 | Mirabilis multiflora var. multiflora 2489 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 58 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Infusion of powdered root taken by adults or children after overeating. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 58 |
23058 | Mirabilis multiflora var. multiflora 2489 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 58 | Drug 2 | Pediatric Aid 42 | Infusion of powdered root taken by adults or children after overeating. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 58 |
23543 | Muhlenbergia rigens (Benth.) A.S. Hitchc. 2543 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 91 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Grass attached to sticks of plume offerings to anthropic gods. This grass was used only by Galaxy and Shu'maakwe fraternities. The sticks designated the god to whom the offerings were made and the plumes of the eagle and of other birds conveyed the breath prayers to the gods. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 91 |
23815 | Nicotiana attenuata Torr. ex S. Wats. 2577 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 54 | Drug 2 | Snake Bite Remedy 114 | Smoke blown over body for throbbing from rattlesnake bite. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 54 |
23816 | Nicotiana attenuata Torr. ex S. Wats. 2577 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 95 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Leaves smoked ceremonially. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 95 |
23817 | Nicotiana attenuata Torr. ex S. Wats. 2577 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 95 | Other 3 | Smoke Plant 63 | Leaves smoked ceremonially. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 95 |
24269 | Oenothera albicaulis Pursh 2613 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 87 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Chewed blossoms rubbed on the bodies of young girls so that they could dance well and ensure rain. The blossoms were given by the High Priest and the Sun Priest of the Corn Maidens. The girls chewed the blossoms, ejected the mass into their hands and rubbed it on the neck, breast, arms and hands ensuring that they would dance well so that it would rain and the corn would grow. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 87 |
24339 | Oenothera triloba Nutt. 2630 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 55 | Drug 2 | Antirheumatic (External) 35 | Ingredient of 'schumaakwe cakes' and used externally for rheumatism. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 55 |
24340 | Oenothera triloba Nutt. 2630 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 55 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Ingredient of 'schumaakwe cakes' and used externally for swelling. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 55 |
24708 | Opuntia imbricata var. imbricata 2662 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 95 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Plant used ceremonially. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 95 |
24879 | Opuntia whipplei Engelm. & Bigelow 2674 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 69 | Food 1 | Dried Food 4 | Fruit, with the spines rubbed off, dried for winter use. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 69 |
24880 | Opuntia whipplei Engelm. & Bigelow 2674 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 69 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fruit, with the spines rubbed off, eaten raw or stewed. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 69 |
24882 | Opuntia whipplei Engelm. & Bigelow 2674 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 69 | Food 1 | Porridge 44 | Dried fruit ground into a flour, mixed with parched corn meal and made into a mush. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 69 |
24912 | Orobanche fasciculata Nutt. 2682 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 61 | Drug 2 | Hemorrhoid Remedy 74 | Powdered plant inserted into rectum as a specific for hemorrhoids. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 61 |
25532 | Parryella filifolia Torr. & Gray ex Gray 2753 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 81 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Pleasantly fragrant plant used for weaving baskets. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 81 |
25627 | Pectis papposa Harvey & Gray 2767 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 57 | Drug 2 | Carminative 119 | Infusion of whole plant taken as a carminative. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 57 |
25628 | Pectis papposa Harvey & Gray 2767 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 57 | Drug 2 | Eye Medicine 25 | Infusion of blossoms used as eye drops for snowblindness. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 57 |
25629 | Pectis papposa Harvey & Gray 2767 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 83 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Chewed blossoms used as perfume before a dance in ceremonies of the secret fraternities. The blossoms were chewed by both sexes, especially by women, ejected into the hands and rubbed on the neck, limbs and clothing as perfume. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 83 |
25630 | Pectis papposa Harvey & Gray 2767 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 83 | Other 3 | Incense & Fragrance 53 | Chewed blossoms used as perfume before a dance in ceremonies of the secret fraternities. The blossoms were chewed by both sexes, especially by women, ejected into the hands and rubbed on the neck, limbs and clothing as perfume. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 83 |
25835 | Penstemon barbatus ssp. torreyi (Benth.) Keck 2802 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 95 | Drug 2 | Hunting Medicine 61 | Chewed root rubbed over the rabbit stick to insure success in the hunt. A rabbit stick which was treated in this manner was sure to kill any rabbit that it was aimed at, provided the thrower had a good heart. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 95 |
25836 | Penstemon barbatus ssp. torreyi (Benth.) Keck 2802 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 95 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Chewed root rubbed over the rabbit stick to insure success in the hunt. A rabbit stick which was treated in this manner was sure to kill any rabbit that it was aimed at, provided the thrower had a good heart. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 95 |
26296 | Phaseolus angustissimus Gray 2869 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 85 | Drug 2 | Pediatric Aid 42 | Crushed leaves, blossoms and powdered root rubbed on a child's body as a strengthener. When an infant boy showed signs of timidity, his father carried a small quantity of corn meal wrapped in a bit of corn husk to the warrior of his choice, presented it and asked that the warrior apply the medicine on his child's body so that he may have a brave heart and never be afraid of the enemy. The warrior then chewed the crushed leaves and blossoms and the powdered root, ejected the mass into his hands and rubbed it all over the child's body. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 85 |
26297 | Phaseolus angustissimus Gray 2869 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 85 | Drug 2 | Strengthener 128 | Crushed leaves, blossoms and powdered root rubbed on a child's body as a strengthener. When an infant boy showed signs of timidity, his father carried a small quantity of corn meal wrapped in a bit of corn husk to the warrior of his choice, presented it and asked that the warrior apply the medicine on his child's body so that he may have a brave heart and never be afraid of the enemy. The warrior then chewed the crushed leaves and blossoms and the powdered root, ejected the mass into his hands and rubbed it all over the child's body. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 85 |
26367 | Phaseolus vulgaris L. 2873 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 69 | Food 1 | Vegetable 31 | Beans boiled & fried or crushed, boiled beans mixed with mush, baked in corn husks & used for food. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 69 |
26368 | Phaseolus vulgaris L. 2873 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 69 | Food 1 | Vegetable 31 | Boiled and fried beans used for food. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 69 |
26523 | Phoradendron juniperinum Engelm. ex Gray 2895 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 55 | Drug 2 | Gynecological Aid 22 | Compound infusion of plant taken to promote muscular relaxation at birth. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 55 |
26524 | Phoradendron juniperinum Engelm. ex Gray 2895 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 55 | Drug 2 | Gynecological Aid 22 | Simple or compound infusion of twigs taken after childbirth to stop blood flow. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 55 |
26525 | Phoradendron juniperinum Engelm. ex Gray 2895 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 55 | Drug 2 | Hemostat 65 | Simple or compound infusion of twigs taken after childbirth to stop blood flow. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 55 |
26666 | Physalis hederifolia var. fendleri (Gray) Cronq. 2913 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 70 | Food 1 | Sauce & Relish 7 | Fruit boiled in small quantities of water, crushed and used as a condiment. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 70 |
26705 | Physalis longifolia Nutt. 2916 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 70 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Berries boiled, ground in a mortar with raw onions, chile and coriander seeds and used for food. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 70 |
27310 | Picradeniopsis woodhousei (Gray) Rydb. 2941 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 44 | Drug 2 | Emetic 40 | Infusion of whole plant taken, vomiting ensued, for 'sick stomach.' | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 44 |
27692 | Pinus edulis Engelm. 2959 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 57, 58 | Drug 2 | Diaphoretic 77 | Needles chewed and swallowed as a diaphoretic. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 57, 58 |
27693 | Pinus edulis Engelm. 2959 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 57, 58 | Drug 2 | Disinfectant 129 | Powdered gum sprinkled on lanced groin swellings as an antiseptic. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 57, 58 |
27694 | Pinus edulis Engelm. 2959 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 57, 58 | Drug 2 | Diuretic 117 | Needles eaten and infusion of twigs used as a diuretic and diaphoretic for syphilis. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 57, 58 |
27695 | Pinus edulis Engelm. 2959 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 57, 58 | Drug 2 | Venereal Aid 46 | Needles eaten and infusion of twigs used as a diuretic and diaphoretic for syphilis. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 57, 58 |
27696 | Pinus edulis Engelm. 2959 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 57, 58 | Drug 2 | Venereal Aid 46 | Powdered gum sprinkled on scraped syphilitic ulcers. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 57, 58 |
27697 | Pinus edulis Engelm. 2959 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 70 | Food 1 | Winter Use Food 59 | Nuts gathered in great quantities, toasted and stored for winter use. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 70 |
28725 | Polanisia dodecandra ssp. trachysperma (Torr. & Gray) Iltis 3035 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 96 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Switches, roots and blossoms used ceremonially. When the Cactus fraternity returned to their chamber from the last dance at sunset, they were whipped with switches and then roots and blossoms were chewed and ejected over the bodies of the whipped people. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 96 |
28946 | Polygonum lapathifolium L. 3067 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 58 | Drug 2 | Cathartic 29 | Decoction of plant taken as an emetic and purgative. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 58 |
28947 | Polygonum lapathifolium L. 3067 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 58 | Drug 2 | Emetic 40 | Decoction of root taken as an emetic and purgative. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 58 |
31345 | Psilostrophe tagetina (Nutt.) Greene 3204 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 53 | Drug 2 | Snake Bite Remedy 114 | Compound poultice of root applied with much ceremony to rattlesnake bite. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 53 |
31346 | Psilostrophe tagetina (Nutt.) Greene 3204 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 80 | Dye 5 | Yellow 72 | Blossoms used to make a yellow dye. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 80 |
31347 | Psilostrophe tagetina (Nutt.) Greene 3204 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 97 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Blossoms used by personators of anthropic gods for painting masks and for coloring bodies yellow. The blossoms were used by personators of anthropic gods for painting masks and for coloring their limbs and bodies yellow. The flowers were ground into a meal and mixed with yellow ocher and urine. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 97 |
31348 | Psilostrophe tagetina (Nutt.) Greene 3204 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 97 | Other 3 | Paint 26 | Blossoms used by personators of anthropic gods for painting masks and for coloring bodies yellow. The blossoms were used by personators of anthropic gods for painting masks and for coloring their limbs and bodies yellow. The flowers were ground into a meal and mixed with yellow ocher and urine. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 97 |
31378 | Psoralidium tenuiflorum (Pursh) Rydb. 3206 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 58 | Drug 2 | Disinfectant 129 | Poultice of moistened leaves applied to any body part for purification. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 58 |
32752 | Ratibida columnifera (Nutt.) Woot. & Standl. 3322 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 59 | Drug 2 | Emetic 40 | Infusion of whole plant taken as an emetic. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 59 |
33241 | Rhus trilobata Nutt. 3352 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 81 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Stems, with the bark removed, used in making fine 'Apache' and other baskets. The bark covered stems were used to form patterns in the weave. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 81 |
33445 | Ribes cereum var. pedicellare Brewer & S. Wats. 3364 | Zuni 291 | s15 6 | 70 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Highly relished berries used for food. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 70 |
Advanced export
JSON shape: default, array, newline-delimited, object
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) );