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id ▼ | species | tribe | source | pageno | use_category | use_subcategory | notes | rawsource |
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78 | Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. 2 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 45 | Drug 2 | Adjuvant 149 | Inner bark used as a seasoner for medicines. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 45 |
79 | Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. 2 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 45 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Infusion of inner bark taken for chest pain. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 45 |
80 | Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. 2 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 45 | Drug 2 | Cold Remedy 21 | Liquid balsam pressed from trunk used for colds. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 45 |
81 | Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. 2 | Menominee 138 | d32 176 | 132 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Gum from plant blisters applied to sores. | Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 132 |
82 | Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. 2 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 45 | Drug 2 | Pulmonary Aid 48 | Liquid balsam pressed from trunk used for pulmonary troubles. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 45 |
83 | Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. 2 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 45 | Drug 2 | Poultice of fresh inner bark used for unspecified illnesses. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 45 | |
694 | Acer saccharum Marsh. 35 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 61 | Food 1 | Sweetener 135 | Boiled sap made into maple sugar and used in almost every combination of cookery. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 61 |
718 | Acer spicatum Lam. 37 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 73 | Other 3 | Designs 167 | Leaves used as design for bead work and applique work. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 73 |
881 | Achillea millefolium L. 38 | Menominee 138 | d32 176 | 132 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of dried, powdered leaves applied to swellings and sores. | Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 132 |
882 | Achillea millefolium L. 38 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 28, 29 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of leaves used on children's rash and fresh tops used to rub on eczema. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 28, 29 |
883 | Achillea millefolium L. 38 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 28, 29 | Drug 2 | Febrifuge 45 | Infusion of leaves used for fevers. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 28, 29 |
884 | Achillea millefolium L. 38 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 28, 29 | Drug 2 | Pediatric Aid 42 | Poultice of leaves used for 'the rash of children.' | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 28, 29 |
1312 | Acorus calamus L. 55 | Menominee 138 | d32 176 | 133 | Drug 2 | Abortifacient 84 | Compound decoction of root used for irregular periods. | Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 133 |
1313 | Acorus calamus L. 55 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 22, 23 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Root, a very powerful remedy, used for stomach cramps. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 22, 23 |
1314 | Acorus calamus L. 55 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 22, 23 | Drug 2 | Cathartic 29 | Root used as a 'good physic for the whole system, clearing the bile and all.' | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 22, 23 |
1315 | Acorus calamus L. 55 | Menominee 138 | d32 176 | 130 | Drug 2 | Cold Remedy 21 | Root chewed or decoction of root used as cold remedy. | Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 130 |
1316 | Acorus calamus L. 55 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 22, 23 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Root used for stomach cramps. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 22, 23 |
1588 | Adiantum pedatum L. 71 | Menominee 138 | d32 176 | 131 | Drug 2 | Antidiarrheal 68 | Compound decoction of root used for dysentery. | Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 131 |
1589 | Adiantum pedatum L. 71 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 47 | Drug 2 | Gynecological Aid 22 | Blades, stem and root used for 'female maladies.' | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 47 |
2065 | Allium canadense L. 138 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 69 | Food 1 | Small, wild onion used for food. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 69 | |
2295 | Allium tricoccum Ait. 163 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 69 | Food 1 | Winter Use Food 59 | Large, wild onion dried for winter use. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 69 |
2357 | Alnus incana (L.) Moench 168 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 26 | Drug 2 | Cold Remedy 21 | Infusion of root bark taken to congest loose mucous during a cold. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 26 |
2358 | Alnus incana (L.) Moench 168 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 26 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Infusion of root bark used as an astringent, healing wash for sores. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 26 |
2359 | Alnus incana (L.) Moench 168 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 26 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of inner bark applied to swellings. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 26 |
2360 | Alnus incana (L.) Moench 168 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 26 | Drug 2 | Veterinary Aid 34 | Infusion of root bark used as a wash for horses with saddle gall. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 26 |
2361 | Alnus incana (L.) Moench 168 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 78 | Dye 5 | Red-Brown 127 | Bark boiled and cloth or material immersed in boiling liquid as a reddish brown dye. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 78 |
2411 | Alnus incana ssp. rugosa (Du Roi) Clausen 169 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 26 | Drug 2 | Alterative 190 | Infusion of inner bark used as an alterative. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 26 |
3117 | Amelanchier canadensis (L.) Medik. 210 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 70 | Food 1 | Winter Use Food 59 | Berries dried for winter use. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 70 |
3121 | Amelanchier laevis Wieg. 211 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 70 | Food 1 | Winter Use Food 59 | Berries dried for winter use. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 70 |
3133 | Amelanchier sanguinea var. sanguinea 213 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 70 | Food 1 | Winter Use Food 59 | Berries dried for winter use. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 70 |
3362 | Anemone virginiana L. 254 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 48 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of root applied to boils. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 48 |
3446 | Angelica atropurpurea L. 259 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 55 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Poultice of cooked, pounded root applied to painful areas. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 55 |
3447 | Angelica atropurpurea L. 259 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 55 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of cooked, pounded root applied to swellings. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 55 |
3695 | Apios americana Medik. 289 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 68 | Food 1 | Vegetable 31 | Roots cooked with maple sugar and superior to candied yams. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 68 |
3696 | Apios americana Medik. 289 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 68 | Food 1 | Winter Use Food 59 | Peeled, parboiled, sliced roots dried for winter use. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 68 |
3744 | Apocynum androsaemifolium L. 296 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 73 | Fiber 4 | Cordage 99 | Three strands of outer bark plaited into a very strong cord and cord plaited into heavier ropes. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 73 |
3745 | Apocynum androsaemifolium L. 296 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 73 | Fiber 4 | Sewing Material 102 | Outer bark or rind used as the finest thread material. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 73 |
3746 | Apocynum androsaemifolium L. 296 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 79 | Other 3 | Hunting & Fishing Item 28 | Plant stalk sucked by hunters to imitate fawn wanting it's mother, a doe magnet. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 79 |
3747 | Apocynum androsaemifolium L. 296 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 73 | Other 3 | Hunting & Fishing Item 28 | Three strands of outer bark plaited into a very strong cord and used for bow strings. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 73 |
3826 | Apocynum cannabinum L. 297 | Menominee 138 | d32 176 | 131 | Drug 2 | Anthelmintic 16 | Decoction of root taken for worms. | Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 131 |
4048 | Aralia nudicaulis L. 318 | Menominee 138 | d32 176 | 130 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Compound decoction of root used for sores. | Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 130 |
4049 | Aralia nudicaulis L. 318 | Menominee 138 | d32 176 | 130 | Drug 2 | Pulmonary Aid 48 | Compound decoction of root taken for 'lung trouble.' | Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 130 |
4136 | Aralia racemosa L. 319 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 24 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Root used to make a drink taken for stomachache. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 24 |
4137 | Aralia racemosa L. 319 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 24 | Drug 2 | Blood Medicine 11 | Root used in cases of blood poisoning and as a poultice for sores. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 24 |
4138 | Aralia racemosa L. 319 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 24 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of root applied to sores and used for blood poisoning. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 24 |
4139 | Aralia racemosa L. 319 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 24 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Root used to make a drink said to be good for stomachache. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 24 |
4140 | Aralia racemosa L. 319 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 62 | Food 1 | An aboriginal Menomini dish was spikenard root, wild onion, wild gooseberry and sugar. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 62 | |
4262 | Arctium lappa L. 327 | Menominee 138 | d32 176 | 132 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of boiled leaves applied to scrofulous sores on the neck. | Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 132 |
4263 | Arctium lappa L. 327 | Menominee 138 | d32 176 | 132 | Drug 2 | Tuberculosis Remedy 49 | Poultice of boiled leaves applied to scrofulous sores on the neck. | Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 132 |
4599 | Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng. 347 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 35 | Drug 2 | Adjuvant 149 | Dried leaves used as a seasoner to make certain female remedies taste good. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 35 |
4797 | Arisaema dracontium (L.) Schott 366 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 23 | Drug 2 | Gynecological Aid 22 | Plant used for 'female disorders.' | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 23 |
4798 | Arisaema dracontium (L.) Schott 366 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 79 | Other 3 | Sacred Items 185 | Root used in sacred bundles and gave the power of supernatural dreams to the owner. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 79 |
4832 | Arisaema triphyllum (L.) Schott 367 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 23 | Drug 2 | Eye Medicine 25 | Poultice of pulverized root applied to sore eyes. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 23 |
4833 | Arisaema triphyllum (L.) Schott 367 | Menominee 138 | d32 176 | 129 | Drug 2 | Witchcraft Medicine 89 | Compounded pulverized root used in lip incision to counteract 'witchery' to face. | Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 129 |
5010 | Artemisia campestris ssp. borealis var. borealis (Pallas) M.E. Peck 389 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 29 | Drug 2 | Abortifacient 84 | Compound infusion of leaf taken to restore menstrual flow. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 29 |
6018 | Asarum canadense L. 421 | Menominee 138 | d32 176 | 130 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Decoction of root used for indigestion. | Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 130 |
6019 | Asarum canadense L. 421 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 24, 25 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Fresh or dried root used as a mild stomachic. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 24, 25 |
6020 | Asarum canadense L. 421 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 24, 25 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Root eaten to protect 'weak stomach' so that desired food may be eaten. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 24, 25 |
6138 | Asclepias incarnata L. 434 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 62 | Food 1 | Soup 56 | Heads, deer broth or fat used to make soup. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 62 |
6139 | Asclepias incarnata L. 434 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 62 | Food 1 | Heads added to cornmeal mush. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 62 | |
6140 | Asclepias incarnata L. 434 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 62 | Food 1 | Winter Use Food 59 | Cut, dried heads stored for winter use. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 62 |
6301 | Asclepias syriaca L. 446 | Menominee 138 | d32 176 | 130 | Drug 2 | Pulmonary Aid 48 | Buds eaten or decoction of root used for chest discomfort. | Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 130 |
6302 | Asclepias syriaca L. 446 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 74 | Fiber 4 | Cordage 99 | Outer bark used for making cords. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 74 |
6303 | Asclepias syriaca L. 446 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 74 | Fiber 4 | Sewing Material 102 | Outer bark used for sewing thread. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 74 |
6304 | Asclepias syriaca L. 446 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 74 | Other 3 | Hunting & Fishing Item 28 | Outer bark used for making cords for fishlines. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 74 |
6347 | Asclepias tuberosa L. 447 | Menominee 138 | d32 176 | 132 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of root used or decoction taken for bruises and swellings. | Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 132 |
6348 | Asclepias tuberosa L. 447 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 25 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Simple or compound poultice of pulverized root used on cuts, wounds and bruises. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 25 |
6349 | Asclepias tuberosa L. 447 | Menominee 138 | d32 176 | 132 | Drug 2 | Orthopedic Aid 39 | Poultice of root used or decoction taken for lameness. | Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 132 |
6350 | Asclepias tuberosa L. 447 | Menominee 138 | d32 176 | 132 | Drug 2 | Tonic 69 | Decoction of pounded root taken as a tonic. | Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 132 |
7216 | Betula papyrifera Marsh. 580 | Menominee 138 | d32 176 | 131 | Drug 2 | Antidiarrheal 68 | Decoction of inner bark used for dysentery. | Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 131 |
7217 | Betula papyrifera Marsh. 580 | Menominee 138 | d32 176 | 131 | Drug 2 | Tonic 69 | Decoction of branch tips used as a tonic. | Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 131 |
7803 | Caltha palustris L. 685 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 70 | Food 1 | Vegetable 31 | Leaves used as greens. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 70 |
7967 | Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. 723 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 33 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Infusion of plant used as a wash for poison ivy. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 33 |
7968 | Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. 723 | Menominee 138 | d32 176 | 134 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Infusion of whole plant used as a wash for poison ivy. | Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 134 |
8047 | Cardamine maxima (Nutt.) Wood 732 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 65 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Good medicine for the stomach. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 65 |
8048 | Cardamine maxima (Nutt.) Wood 732 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 65 | Food 1 | Vegetable 31 | Roots fermented for four or five days to sweeten and cooked with corn. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 65 |
8091 | Carex plantaginea Lam. 748 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 34 | Drug 2 | Snake Bite Remedy 114 | Root used as a charm to prevent snakebite and spittle from chewed root used on snakebite. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 34 |
8460 | Castilleja coccinea (L.) Spreng. 782 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 81 | Drug 2 | Love Medicine 133 | Herb secreted onto the person who is the object of the enamor, a love charm. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 81 |
8528 | Castilleja sessiliflora Pursh 796 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 53 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Flowers and leaves macerated in bear grease & used as invigorating hair oil. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 53 |
8574 | Caulophyllum thalictroides (L.) Michx. 806 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 25 | Drug 2 | Gynecological Aid 22 | Decoction of root taken to suppress profuse menstruation. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 25 |
8607 | Ceanothus americanus L. 807 | Menominee 138 | d32 176 | 130 | Drug 2 | Cough Medicine 9 | Decoction of root taken for cough with a 'tendency to consumption.' | Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 130 |
8608 | Ceanothus americanus L. 807 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 49 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Infusion of roots used as a cure all for stomach troubles. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 49 |
8609 | Ceanothus americanus L. 807 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 70 | Food 1 | Beverage 27 | Dried leaves used as a substitute for Ceylon black tea. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 70 |
8610 | Ceanothus americanus L. 807 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 70 | Food 1 | Substitution Food 112 | Dried leaves used as a substitute for Ceylon black tea. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 70 |
8761 | Celastrus scandens L. 820 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 63 | Food 1 | Starvation Food 113 | Palatable inner bark would sustain life when food was hard to get. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 63 |
9299 | Chamerion angustifolium ssp. angustifolium 882 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 43 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Root used to make a wash for swellings. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 43 |
9623 | Chimaphila umbellata (L.) W. Bart. 915 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 35 | Drug 2 | Adjuvant 149 | Plant used as a seasoner to make female remedies taste good. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 35 |
9624 | Chimaphila umbellata (L.) W. Bart. 915 | Menominee 138 | d32 176 | 129 | Drug 2 | Blood Medicine 11 | Decoction of leaves taken to 'clear the blood.' | Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 129 |
9625 | Chimaphila umbellata (L.) W. Bart. 915 | Menominee 138 | d32 176 | 133 | Drug 2 | Gynecological Aid 22 | Compound decoction of root taken after childbirth to aid internal healing. | Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 133 |
10402 | Clintonia borealis (Ait.) Raf. 1031 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 40, 41 | Drug 2 | Antidote 122 | Plant put on bite of dog which has eaten plant, to draw out the poison. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 40, 41 |
10525 | Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult. 1055 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 42 | Drug 2 | Adjuvant 149 | Plant used as a seasoner and potent medicine in childbirth. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 42 |
10526 | Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult. 1055 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 42 | Drug 2 | Gynecological Aid 22 | Decoction of plants used as a potent medicine in childbirth. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 42 |
10527 | Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult. 1055 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 42 | Drug 2 | Poison 13 | Compound containing leaves sprinkled on medicine to kill a hated person. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 42 |
10528 | Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult. 1055 | Menominee 138 | d32 176 | 133 | Drug 2 | Tonic 69 | Compound decoction of root taken as a mild tonic. | Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 133 |
10663 | Coptis trifolia (L.) Salisb. 1072 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 48 | Drug 2 | Oral Aid 23 | Astringent root used as a wash for oral cankers and babies' teething pains. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 48 |
10664 | Coptis trifolia (L.) Salisb. 1072 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 48 | Drug 2 | Pediatric Aid 42 | Root yielded astringent mouth wash for sore throat and teething babies. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 48 |
10665 | Coptis trifolia (L.) Salisb. 1072 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 48 | Drug 2 | Throat Aid 123 | Roots used in astringent mouthwash for babies with sore throats. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 48 |
10666 | Coptis trifolia (L.) Salisb. 1072 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 48 | Drug 2 | Toothache Remedy 71 | Roots used in astringent mouthwash for teething babies. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 48 |
10784 | Cornus alternifolia L. f. 1088 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 32, 33 | Drug 2 | Antidiarrheal 68 | Bark liquid injected rectally and poultice of bark applied to anus for diarrhea. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 32, 33 |
10785 | Cornus alternifolia L. f. 1088 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 32, 33 | Drug 2 | Cancer Treatment 64 | One reported case: poultice of bark plus something else cured facial cancer. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 32, 33 |
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