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id ▼ | species | tribe | source | pageno | use_category | use_subcategory | notes | rawsource |
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354 | Abronia fragrans Nutt. ex Hook. 10 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 46 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Plant taken to 'remove the effects of swallowing a spider.' | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 46 |
558 | Acer negundo L. 27 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 62 | Other 3 | Tools 17 | Wood used to make tubes for bellows. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 62 |
1024 | Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. 42 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 79 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Infusion of plant used as a wash for cuts and saddle sores. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 79 |
1025 | Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. 42 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 79 | Drug 2 | Stimulant 90 | Plant used in a 'life medicine for impaired vitality.' | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 79 |
1026 | Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. 42 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 79 | Drug 2 | Tonic 69 | Plant used in a tonic. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 79 |
1135 | Achnatherum hymenoides (Roemer & J.A. Schultes) Barkworth 46 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 26 | Food 1 | Bread & Cake 2 | Ground seeds made into cakes. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 26 |
1870 | Agave utahensis Engelm. 97 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 37 | Fiber 4 | Mats, Rugs & Bedding 67 | Fibers used to make blankets. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 37 |
2089 | Allium cepa L. 140 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 31 | Food 1 | Onions singed, to remove the strong taste, and eaten immediately. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 31 | |
2090 | Allium cepa L. 140 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 31 | Food 1 | Winter Use Food 59 | Onions singed, to remove the strong taste, dried and stored for winter use. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 31 |
2143 | Allium cernuum Roth 141 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 31 | Food 1 | Onions singed, to remove the strong taste, and eaten immediately. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 31 | |
2146 | Allium cernuum Roth 141 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 31 | Food 1 | Winter Use Food 59 | Onions singed, to remove the strong taste, dried and stored for winter use. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 31 |
2200 | Allium macropetalum Rydb. 151 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 31 | Food 1 | Onions singed, to remove the strong taste, and eaten immediately. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 31 | |
2202 | Allium macropetalum Rydb. 151 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 31 | Food 1 | Winter Use Food 59 | Onions singed, to remove the strong taste, dried and stored for winter use. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 31 |
2270 | Allium sp. 160 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 32 | Dye 5 | Green 121 | Used for a green dye. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 32 |
2367 | Alnus incana (L.) Moench 168 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 39 | Dye 5 | Red 136 | Powdered bark used as a reddish dye. A dull reddish dye was made from the alder and several other plants. The woman first burned some of the twigs of the juniper or spruce then crushed and boiled the root bark of the mountain mahogany. Only the bark was used because the roots themselves contain no color bearing material. To this was added the powdered bark of the alder together with a ground lichen. This was put together and boiled until it was thought to be right, then it was strained and the wool or yarn was soaked in it overnight. This produced a dull reddish color on wool and a fine tan color on buckskin. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 39 |
2443 | Alnus incana ssp. tenuifolia (Nutt.) Breitung 170 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 39 | Dye 5 | Brown 150 | Bark and twigs used as a brownish dye. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 39 |
2444 | Alnus incana ssp. tenuifolia (Nutt.) Breitung 170 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 39 | Dye 5 | Brown 150 | Powdered bark used as a tan dye. A dull reddish dye was made from the alder and several other plants. The woman first burned some of the twigs of the juniper or spruce then crushed and boiled the root bark of the mountain mahogany. Only the bark was used because the roots themselves contain no color bearing material. To this was added the powdered bark of the alder together with a ground lichen. This was put together and boiled until it was thought to be right, then it was strained and the wool or yarn was soaked in it overnight. This produced a dull reddish color on wool and a fine tan color on buckskin. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 39 |
2445 | Alnus incana ssp. tenuifolia (Nutt.) Breitung 170 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 39 | Dye 5 | Red 136 | Powdered bark used as a reddish dye. A dull reddish dye was made from the alder and several other plants. The woman first burned some of the twigs of the juniper or spruce then crushed and boiled the root bark of the mountain mahogany. Only the bark was used because the roots themselves contain no color bearing material. To this was added the powdered bark of the alder together with a ground lichen. This was put together and boiled until it was thought to be right, then it was strained and the wool or yarn was soaked in it overnight. This produced a dull reddish color on wool and a fine tan color on buckskin. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 39 |
2700 | Amaranthus albus L. 184 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 45 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Used, with many different plants, to smoke for lewdness, which was performed at the Coyote Chant. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 45 |
2721 | Amaranthus blitoides S. Wats. 186 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 45 | Food 1 | Forage 5 | Plant used as sheep forage. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 45 |
2722 | Amaranthus blitoides S. Wats. 186 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 45 | Food 1 | Porridge 44 | Seeds ground into meal and made into stiff porridge or mixed with goat's milk and made into gruel. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 45 |
2723 | Amaranthus blitoides S. Wats. 186 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 45 | Food 1 | Staple 75 | Seeds ground into a meal and used for food. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 45 |
2776 | Amaranthus palmeri S. Wats. 191 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 46 | Food 1 | Staple 75 | Seeds ground into a meal and used for food. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 46 |
2777 | Amaranthus palmeri S. Wats. 191 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 46 | Food 1 | Sweetener 135 | Parched, ground seeds chewed to obtain sugar. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 46 |
2818 | Amaranthus retroflexus L. 193 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 46 | Food 1 | Leaves and seeds mixed with grease and eaten. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 46 | |
2819 | Amaranthus retroflexus L. 193 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 46 | Food 1 | Seeds used for food. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 46 | |
2821 | Amaranthus retroflexus L. 193 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 46 | Food 1 | Vegetable 31 | Leaves boiled and eaten like spinach. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 46 |
2822 | Amaranthus retroflexus L. 193 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 46 | Food 1 | Winter Use Food 59 | Leaves boiled and canned. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 46 |
3002 | Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer 204 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 52 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fruits eaten for food. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 52 |
3167 | Amelanchier utahensis Koehne 216 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 52 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fruits eaten fresh. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 52 |
3168 | Amelanchier utahensis Koehne 216 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 52 | Food 1 | Winter Use Food 59 | Fruits dried and preserved for winter use. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 52 |
3199 | Amorpha nana Nutt. 223 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 55 | Drug 2 | Respiratory Aid 62 | Plant used as a snuff for catarrh. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 55 |
3977 | Arabis holboellii Hornem. 310 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 48 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Plant used in the Night Chant Ceremony. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 48 |
5039 | Artemisia carruthii Wood ex Carruth. 393 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 82 | Food 1 | Seeds used for food. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 82 | |
5213 | Artemisia filifolia Torr. 396 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 81 | Food 1 | Fodder 50 | Used as stock feed. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 81 |
5214 | Artemisia filifolia Torr. 396 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 81 | Other 3 | Paper 143 | Very soft leaves used as a convenient substitute for toilet paper. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 81 |
5280 | Artemisia frigida Willd. 397 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 81 | Other 3 | Paper 143 | Very soft leaves used as a convenient substitute for toilet paper. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 81 |
5403 | Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. 399 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 81 | Drug 2 | Used by the medicine men. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 81 | |
5543 | Artemisia sp. 404 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 81 | Dye 5 | Yellow 72 | Leaves used to make a soft yellow dye. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 81 |
5544 | Artemisia sp. 404 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 81 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Bunches of plant, with other plants, tied to corners of hoops used in unraveling ceremonial objects. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 81 |
5545 | Artemisia sp. 404 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 81 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Used as a wand when practicing for the Night Chant. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 81 |
5663 | Artemisia tridentata Nutt. 407 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 81 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Compound of plants used for headaches. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 81 |
5665 | Artemisia tridentata Nutt. 407 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 81 | Drug 2 | Cold Remedy 21 | Plant used for colds. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 81 |
5666 | Artemisia tridentata Nutt. 407 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 81 | Drug 2 | Febrifuge 45 | Plant used for fevers. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 81 |
5667 | Artemisia tridentata Nutt. 407 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 81 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Decoction of plants taken for stomachaches. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 81 |
5668 | Artemisia tridentata Nutt. 407 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 81 | Drug 2 | Gynecological Aid 22 | Infusion of plants taken by women as an aid for deliverance. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 81 |
5669 | Artemisia tridentata Nutt. 407 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 81 | Drug 2 | Sports Medicine 134 | Plant taken before long hikes & athletic contests to rid the body of lingering, undesirable things. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 81 |
5670 | Artemisia tridentata Nutt. 407 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 82 | Fiber 4 | Building Material 91 | Used between the poles of the sweathouse to prevent the sand from sifting through. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 82 |
5671 | Artemisia tridentata Nutt. 407 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 81 | Other 3 | Tools 17 | Wood used in the end of the fire drill. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 81 |
5830 | Artemisia tripartita ssp. tripartita 409 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 97 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Plant used for headaches. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 97 |
5831 | Artemisia tripartita ssp. tripartita 409 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 82 | Drug 2 | Ceremonial Medicine 12 | Plant burned to charcoal & given to patient to blacken legs & forearms in Mountain Chant Ceremony. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 82 |
5832 | Artemisia tripartita ssp. tripartita 409 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 82 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Infusion of plant used as a wash for wounds caused by removed corns. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 82 |
5833 | Artemisia tripartita ssp. tripartita 409 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 82 | Other 3 | Containers 32 | Bark used to stuff into the necks of bottles to keep the water from spilling out. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 82 |
5943 | Arundo donax L. 420 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 24 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Reed made into a whistle and attached to the collar of a otter skin for the Night Chant. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 24 |
5944 | Arundo donax L. 420 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 24 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Reed used to make prayersticks. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 24 |
5945 | Arundo donax L. 420 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 24 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Reed, with tassels, used in the special pouch required for every chant. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 24 |
6123 | Asclepias hallii Gray 433 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 69 | Drug 2 | Gynecological Aid 22 | Infusion of plant used as tonic after deliverance. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 69 |
6188 | Asclepias sp. 441 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 69 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Infusion of crushed, dried leaves taken for stomach troubles. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 69 |
6189 | Asclepias sp. 441 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 69 | Food 1 | Plant eaten raw or boiled. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 69 | |
6369 | Asclepias verticillata L. 448 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 96 | Drug 2 | Nose Medicine 118 | Plant used for nose troubles. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 96 |
6370 | Asclepias verticillata L. 448 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 96 | Drug 2 | Throat Aid 123 | Plant used for throat troubles. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 96 |
6439 | Aster sp. 459 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 82 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Used, with other plants, as a liniment for the Bead Chant. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 82 |
6440 | Aster sp. 459 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 82 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Used, with other plants, as the Bead Chant tobacco. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 82 |
6443 | Astragalus allochrous Gray 460 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 55 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Used in the Night Chant. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 55 |
6504 | Astragalus kentrophyta var. kentrophyta 479 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 56 | Drug 2 | Misc. Disease Remedy 87 | Plant used for rabies. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 56 |
6524 | Astragalus mollissimus var. matthewsii (S. Wats.) Barneby 487 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 56 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Used by the male and female shooters in the Lightning Chant. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 56 |
6559 | Astragalus sp. 496 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 55 | Drug 2 | Poison 13 | Plant considered poisonous. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 55 |
6609 | Atriplex argentea ssp. expansa (S. Wats.) Hall & Clements 502 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 43 | Food 1 | Fodder 50 | Plant used, for the salt, and stored for the winter as fodder. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 43 |
6610 | Atriplex argentea ssp. expansa (S. Wats.) Hall & Clements 502 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 43 | Food 1 | Forage 5 | Plant used, for the salt, to pasture sheep in the summer. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 43 |
6627 | Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt. 503 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 43 | Dye 5 | Yellow 72 | Leaves and twigs used in coloring wool yellow. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 43 |
6628 | Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt. 503 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 43 | Food 1 | Fodder 50 | Plant used in the winter to provide salt for the sheep. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 43 |
6629 | Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt. 503 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 43 | Food 1 | Forage 5 | Plant used as forage for cattle, sheep and goats, especially when other forage was scarce. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 43 |
6728 | Atriplex sp. 517 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 43 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of chewed plants applied to ant, bee and wasp sting swellings. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 43 |
6768 | Avena sativa L. 529 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 25 | Food 1 | Fodder 50 | Used for hay. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 25 |
6965 | Bambusa sp. 551 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 25 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Stems made into whistles and used in certain ceremonies. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 25 |
7134 | Betula occidentalis Hook. 579 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 39 | Other 3 | Toys & Games 24 | Branch used for the pole in the 'hoop and pole' game. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 39 |
7440 | Bouteloua gracilis (Willd. ex Kunth) Lag. ex Griffiths 608 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 25 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Tied to the end of the wand carried by the girl in the Squaw Dance. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 25 |
7450 | Bouteloua hirsuta Lag. 609 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 25 | Other 3 | Sacred Items 185 | Used to make sacred charcoal for certain ceremonies. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 25 |
7456 | Bouteloua sp. 611 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 25 | Food 1 | Fodder 50 | Used for sheep and horse feed. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 25 |
7557 | Brickellia grandiflora (Hook.) Nutt. 627 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 83 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Plant and other plants used as a ceremonial liniment for the Female Shooting Life Chant. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 83 |
7707 | Calochortus aureus S. Wats. 669 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 32 | Food 1 | Bulbs gathered in early spring, peeled and eaten raw. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 32 | |
7731 | Calochortus luteus Dougl. ex Lindl. 675 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 32 | Food 1 | Bulbs gathered in early spring, peeled and eaten raw. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 32 | |
7757 | Calochortus nuttallii Torr. & Gray 677 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 32 | Food 1 | Baby Food 101 | Bulbs, a children's food, eaten by children while playing. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 32 |
7923 | Camissonia tanacetifolia ssp. tanacetifolia 709 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 67 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Plant rubbed on as a liniment for boils. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 67 |
7940 | Campanula uniflora L. 714 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 79 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Pollen used for some of the sacred ceremonies. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 79 |
8451 | Castilleja angustifolia (Nutt.) G. Don 778 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 96 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Plant used for stomach troubles. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 96 |
8471 | Castilleja integra Gray 787 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 76 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Infusion of crushed leaves taken for stomach troubles. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 76 |
8498 | Castilleja lineata Greene 789 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 76 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Infusion of crushed, dried leaves taken for stomach troubles. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 76 |
8499 | Castilleja lineata Greene 789 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 76 | Food 1 | Special Food 47 | Flowers sucked for the honey, a delicacy. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 76 |
8642 | Ceanothus fendleri Gray 809 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 62 | Drug 2 | Sedative 15 | Compound infusion taken and poultice of plants applied for nervousness. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 62 |
8785 | Celtis laevigata var. reticulata (Torr.) L. Benson 822 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 41 | Dye 5 | Red-Brown 127 | Leaves and branches boiled into a dark brown or red dye for wool. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 41 |
8786 | Celtis laevigata var. reticulata (Torr.) L. Benson 822 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 41 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Berries ground and eaten. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 41 |
8787 | Celtis laevigata var. reticulata (Torr.) L. Benson 822 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 41 | Other 3 | Tools 17 | Wood used to make tubes for bellows. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 41 |
8857 | Cerasus crenulata Greene. 836 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 52 | Dye 5 | Purple 161 | Roots used to color wool purple. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 52 |
8880 | Cercis canadensis var. texensis (S. Wats.) M. Hopkins 838 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 56 | Food 1 | Seeds roasted and eaten. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 56 | |
8881 | Cercis canadensis var. texensis (S. Wats.) M. Hopkins 838 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 56 | Other 3 | Incense & Fragrance 53 | Leaves used as an incense in the Mountain Chant. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 56 |
8950 | Cercocarpus montanus Raf. 842 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 53 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Roots and bark used for stomach troubles. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 53 |
8951 | Cercocarpus montanus Raf. 842 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 53 | Fiber 4 | Building Material 91 | Wood used to make the handle of the weaving distaff, dice and the sweathouse for ceremonies. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 53 |
8952 | Cercocarpus montanus Raf. 842 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 53 | Food 1 | Forage 5 | Whole plant used by sheep for forage. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 53 |
8953 | Cercocarpus montanus Raf. 842 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 53 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Wood used to make the sweathouse and male prayersticks for ceremonies. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 53 |
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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) );