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id ▼ | species | tribe | source | pageno | use_category | use_subcategory | notes | rawsource |
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10786 | Cornus alternifolia L. f. 1088 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 32, 33 | Drug 2 | Hemorrhoid Remedy 74 | Bark used to make a liquid and injected rectally for piles. | 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 |
10787 | Cornus alternifolia L. f. 1088 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 32, 33 | Other 3 | Smoke Plant 63 | Plant used for Indian tobacco, known as 'kinnikinnick.' | 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 |
10788 | Cornus alternifolia L. f. 1088 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 80 | Other 3 | Smoke Plant 63 | Toasted inner bark used for smoking tobacco. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 80 |
10807 | Cornus amomum P. Mill. 1089 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 32 | Drug 2 | Antidiarrheal 68 | Plant known as maimakwukwa and infusion of bark injected rectally 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 |
10808 | Cornus amomum P. Mill. 1089 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 32 | Drug 2 | Ceremonial Medicine 12 | Plant known as kinnikinnick and bark smoked ceremonially. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 32 |
10809 | Cornus amomum P. Mill. 1089 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 80 | Other 3 | Smoke Plant 63 | Toasted inner bark used for smoking tobacco. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 80 |
11214 | Corylus americana Walt. 1110 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 26 | Drug 2 | Adjuvant 149 | Inner bark used 'with other herbs as a binder to cement the virtues of all.' | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 26 |
11215 | Corylus americana Walt. 1110 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 63 | Food 1 | Nuts, in the milk stage, eaten. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 63 | |
11216 | Corylus americana Walt. 1110 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 63 | Food 1 | Winter Use Food 59 | Nuts, in the milk stage, 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 63 |
11722 | Cucurbita pepo L. 1164 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 33 | Drug 2 | Diuretic 117 | Pulverized seeds taken in water 'to facilitate the passage of urine.' | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 33 |
11748 | Cucurbita pepo var. melopepo (L.) Alef. 1165 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 65 | Food 1 | Winter Use Food 59 | Squash cut into strips or rings and 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 65 |
11921 | Cypripedium acaule Ait. 1205 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 44 | Drug 2 | Urinary Aid 80 | Root used in 'male disorders.' | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 44 |
11952 | Cypripedium parviflorum var. pubescens (Willd.) Knight 1209 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 44 | Drug 2 | Gynecological Aid 22 | Plant used in '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 44 |
11953 | Cypripedium parviflorum var. pubescens (Willd.) Knight 1209 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 44 | Drug 2 | Hallucinogen 153 | Plant used in sacred bundles to induce dreams of the supernatural. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 44 |
12443 | Dicentra cucullaria (L.) Bernh. 1286 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 81 | Drug 2 | Love Medicine 133 | Plant, most important love charm, thrown by young swain at his intended to hit her with it. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 81 |
12444 | Dicentra cucullaria (L.) Bernh. 1286 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 81 | Drug 2 | Love Medicine 133 | Root chewed by young swain and breath attracts girl, even against her will. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 81 |
12504 | Diervilla lonicera P. Mill. 1298 | Menominee 138 | d32 176 | 129 | Drug 2 | Blood Medicine 11 | Compound decoction of stalk used to 'clear the blood.' | Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 129 |
12505 | Diervilla lonicera P. Mill. 1298 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 27 | Drug 2 | Diuretic 117 | Infusion of root taken as a mild diurient. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 27 |
12506 | Diervilla lonicera P. Mill. 1298 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 27 | Drug 2 | Psychological Aid 60 | Infusion of root used for senility and as a mild diurient. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 27 |
12618 | Dirca palustris L. 1317 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 54 | Drug 2 | Diuretic 117 | Infusion of roots taken as a diuretic. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 54 |
12619 | Dirca palustris L. 1317 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 54 | Drug 2 | Kidney Aid 3 | Infusion of root taken as a diuretic for kidney troubles. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 54 |
12620 | Dirca palustris L. 1317 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 76 | Fiber 4 | Cordage 99 | Bark or twigs used for cordage. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 76 |
12935 | Echinocystis lobata (Michx.) Torr. & Gray 1369 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 33, 34 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Poultice of pulverized root used for headache. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 33, 34 |
12936 | Echinocystis lobata (Michx.) Torr. & Gray 1369 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 33, 34 | Drug 2 | Love Medicine 133 | Root used in love potions. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 33, 34 |
12937 | Echinocystis lobata (Michx.) Torr. & Gray 1369 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 33, 34 | Drug 2 | Panacea 20 | Plant considered to be 'the greatest of all medicines' and always useful. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 33, 34 |
12938 | Echinocystis lobata (Michx.) Torr. & Gray 1369 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 33, 34 | Drug 2 | Tonic 69 | Decoction of root taken as a bitter tonic. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 33, 34 |
13372 | Equisetum hyemale L. 1422 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 34 | Drug 2 | Gynecological Aid 22 | Decoction of rushes taken after childbirth 'to clear up the system.' | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 34 |
13373 | Equisetum hyemale L. 1422 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 34 | Drug 2 | Kidney Aid 3 | Decoction of rushes taken for kidney troubles. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 34 |
13374 | Equisetum hyemale L. 1422 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 75 | Fiber 4 | Scouring Material 124 | Used as a scouring rush for pots and pans. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 75 |
13503 | Equisetum sylvaticum L. 1429 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 35 | Drug 2 | Hemostat 65 | Poultice of pulverized stem applied to stop bleeding. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 35 |
13504 | Equisetum sylvaticum L. 1429 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 35 | Drug 2 | Kidney Aid 3 | Infusion of stems used for dropsy. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 35 |
14514 | Eupatorium perfoliatum L. 1580 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 30 | Drug 2 | Febrifuge 45 | Infusion of whole plant used for fever. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 30 |
14561 | Eupatorium purpureum L. 1582 | Menominee 138 | d32 176 | 133 | Drug 2 | Gynecological Aid 22 | Compound decoction of root taken after childbirth 'for internal healing.' | Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 133 |
14562 | Eupatorium purpureum L. 1582 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 30 | Drug 2 | Urinary Aid 80 | Plant used for diseases of the genito-urinary canal. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 30 |
14686 | Fagus grandifolia Ehrh. 1603 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 36 | Drug 2 | Inner bark of the trunk and root used in medicinal compounds. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 36 | |
14687 | Fagus grandifolia Ehrh. 1603 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 66 | Food 1 | Winter Use Food 59 | Beechnuts 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 66 |
14997 | Fragaria virginiana Duchesne 1640 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 71 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Berries eaten fresh. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 71 |
15254 | Fraxinus nigra Marsh. 1659 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 43 | 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 43 |
15255 | Fraxinus nigra Marsh. 1659 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 75 | Other 3 | Hunting & Fishing Item 28 | Wood used for bows and arrows. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 75 |
15529 | Galium triflorum Michx. 1691 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 51 | Drug 2 | Kidney Aid 3 | Infusion of herb used 'to clear up kidney troubles.' | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 51 |
15610 | Gaultheria procumbens L. 1702 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 35 | Drug 2 | Antirheumatic (Internal) 92 | Infusion of leaf and berry taken for rheumatism. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 35 |
15831 | Geranium maculatum L. 1727 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 36, 37 | Drug 2 | Antidiarrheal 68 | Root used for 'flux and like troubles.' | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 36, 37 |
16439 | Hamamelis virginiana L. 1799 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 37 | Drug 2 | Ceremonial Medicine 12 | Seeds used as the sacred bead in the medicine ceremony. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 37 |
16440 | Hamamelis virginiana L. 1799 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 37 | Drug 2 | Orthopedic Aid 39 | Decoction rubbed on legs during sports, to keep legs limber. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 37 |
16441 | Hamamelis virginiana L. 1799 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 37 | Drug 2 | Orthopedic Aid 39 | Infusion of twigs used to 'cure a lame back.' | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 37 |
16442 | Hamamelis virginiana L. 1799 | Menominee 138 | d32 176 | 120 | Drug 2 | Other 18 | Dried seeds used in a test to tell whether sick person would recover. | Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 120 |
16528 | Helenium autumnale L. 1814 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 30, 31 | Drug 2 | Alterative 190 | Compound infusion of flower heads taken 'for its alterative effects.' | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 30, 31 |
16529 | Helenium autumnale L. 1814 | Menominee 138 | d32 176 | 129 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Compound of dried flowers applied to small cuts made on temples for headache. | Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 129 |
16530 | Helenium autumnale L. 1814 | Menominee 138 | d32 176 | 129 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Snuff of compounded flowers used to cause sneezing for headaches. | Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 129 |
16531 | Helenium autumnale L. 1814 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 30, 31 | Drug 2 | Cold Remedy 21 | Simple or compound snuff of flowers caused sneezing to clear a stuffy headcold. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 30, 31 |
16760 | Hepatica nobilis var. acuta (Pursh) Steyermark 1849 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 48, 49 | Drug 2 | Gynecological Aid 22 | Compound containing root used for female maladies, especially leucorrhea. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 48, 49 |
16769 | Hepatica nobilis var. obtusa (Pursh) Steyermark 1850 | 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 |
16862 | Heracleum maximum Bartr. 1851 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 81 | Drug 2 | Hunting Medicine 61 | Herb used in the hunting bundle and smudged for four days to remove the 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 |
16863 | Heracleum maximum Bartr. 1851 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 55 | Drug 2 | Witchcraft Medicine 89 | An evil medicine used by sorcerers. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 55 |
16864 | Heracleum maximum Bartr. 1851 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 81 | Other 3 | Protection 58 | Plant smudged to drive away the evil spirit, whose special mission was to steal one's hunting luck. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 81 |
17035 | Heuchera americana L. 1865 | Menominee 138 | d32 176 | 130 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Compound decoction of root used for stomach pain. | Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 130 |
17036 | Heuchera americana L. 1865 | Menominee 138 | d32 176 | 130 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Raw root eaten for 'disordered stomach.' | Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 130 |
17042 | Heuchera americana var. hispida (Pursh) E. Wells 1866 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 53 | Drug 2 | Antidiarrheal 68 | Infusion of root used 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 53 |
17255 | Hierochloe odorata (L.) Beauv. 1896 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 75 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Grass used in basketry and as a perfume. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 75 |
17256 | Hierochloe odorata (L.) Beauv. 1896 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 75 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Grass used in basketry and as a perfume. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 75 |
17257 | Hierochloe odorata (L.) Beauv. 1896 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 75 | Fiber 4 | Sewing Material 102 | Wet grass used for sewing, dried tight and resin used over the stitches. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 75 |
17258 | Hierochloe odorata (L.) Beauv. 1896 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 75 | Other 3 | Sacred Items 185 | Grass used to burn as an oblation to the deities. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 75 |
17543 | Hydrophyllum virginianum L. 1936 | Menominee 138 | d32 176 | 130 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Compound decoction of root used for chest pain. | Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 130 |
17544 | Hydrophyllum virginianum L. 1936 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 37 | Drug 2 | Antidiarrheal 68 | Astringent root used for flux. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 37 |
17545 | Hydrophyllum virginianum L. 1936 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 68 | Food 1 | Vegetable 31 | Leaves wilted in maple sap vinegar, simmered and boiled in fresh water with pork and fine meal. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 68 |
17617 | Hypericum ascyron L. 1956 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 37, 38 | Drug 2 | Kidney Aid 3 | Compounded with blackcap raspberry root and used for kidney troubles. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 37, 38 |
17618 | Hypericum ascyron L. 1956 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 37, 38 | Drug 2 | Pulmonary Aid 48 | Compound containing root used for weak lungs and as a specific for consumption. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 37, 38 |
17619 | Hypericum ascyron L. 1956 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 37, 38 | Drug 2 | Tuberculosis Remedy 49 | Root, thought to be a 'specific,' used in the first stages of consumption. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 37, 38 |
17755 | Impatiens capensis Meerb. 1981 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 78 | Dye 5 | Orange-Yellow 172 | Whole plant used to make an orange yellow 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 |
18216 | Juglans cinerea L. 2031 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 38, 39 | Drug 2 | Cathartic 29 | Syrup from sap used as a standard 'physic.' | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 38, 39 |
18217 | Juglans cinerea L. 2031 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 78 | Dye 5 | Black 108 | Bark boiled with blue clay to obtain a deep black color. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 78 |
18218 | Juglans cinerea L. 2031 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 78 | Dye 5 | Brown 150 | Juice of nut husk used as a brown dye for deerskin shirts. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 78 |
18219 | Juglans cinerea L. 2031 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 68 | Food 1 | Used in the same way that the white man did. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 68 | |
19356 | Krigia biflora (Walt.) Blake 2081 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 80 | Other 3 | Hunting & Fishing Item 28 | Stem used by hunters to make a wail that simulated a fawn in distress & lured the doe to the hunter. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 80 |
19387 | Lactuca canadensis L. 2084 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 31 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Milky juice of plant rubbed on poison ivy eruptions. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 31 |
19463 | Laportea canadensis (L.) Weddell 2093 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 77 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Plant made into hemp twine and used to make fiber bags. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 77 |
19512 | Larix laricina (Du Roi) K. Koch 2099 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 45 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of bark used for unspecified ailments. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 45 |
19513 | Larix laricina (Du Roi) K. Koch 2099 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 45 | Drug 2 | Other 18 | Infusion of bark 'drives out inflammation and generates heat.' | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 45 |
19514 | Larix laricina (Du Roi) K. Koch 2099 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 45 | Drug 2 | Veterinary Aid 34 | Infusion of bark given to horses 'to better their condition from distemper.' | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 45 |
19944 | Lepidium virginicum L. 2141 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 33 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Infusion of plant used as a wash or bruised plant used 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 |
19991 | Leucanthemum vulgare Lam. 2154 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 29 | Drug 2 | Febrifuge 45 | Plant used as a fever medicine. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 29 |
20169 | Liatris spicata (L.) Willd. 2171 | Menominee 138 | d32 176 | 129 | Drug 2 | Heart Medicine 104 | Compound decoction of root used for a 'weak heart.' | Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 129 |
20221 | Ligusticum filicinum S. Wats. 2178 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 55 | Drug 2 | Panacea 20 | Root used for many ailments. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 55 |
20307 | Lilium philadelphicum L. 2188 | Menominee 138 | d32 176 | 132 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of boiled, mashed root applied to sores. | Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 132 |
20549 | Lithospermum canescens (Michx.) Lehm. 2214 | Menominee 138 | d32 176 | 128 | Drug 2 | Sedative 15 | Compound infusion taken and rubbed on body to quiet person near convulsions. | Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 128 |
20550 | Lithospermum canescens (Michx.) Lehm. 2214 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 80 | Other 3 | Sacred Items 185 | White, ripened seed used as a sacred bead in the Midewewin ceremony. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 80 |
21090 | Lonicera canadensis Bartr. ex Marsh. 2258 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 27 | Drug 2 | Urinary Aid 80 | Bark used for urinary diseases. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 27 |
21091 | Lonicera canadensis Bartr. ex Marsh. 2258 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 27 | Drug 2 | Venereal Aid 46 | Compound containing bark used for gonorrhea. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 27 |
21342 | Lupinus perennis L. 2300 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 40 | Drug 2 | Veterinary Aid 34 | Plant used to fatten a horse and make him spirited and full of fire. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 40 |
21343 | Lupinus perennis L. 2300 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 40 | Drug 2 | Witchcraft Medicine 89 | Plant rubbed on hands or body to give person power to control horses. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 40 |
22093 | Maianthemum racemosum ssp. racemosum 2381 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 41 | Drug 2 | Herbal Steam 78 | Root used in herbal steam inhaled for catarrh. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 41 |
22094 | Maianthemum racemosum ssp. racemosum 2381 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 41 | Drug 2 | Respiratory Aid 62 | Root used in herbal steam inhaled for catarrh. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 41 |
22686 | Mentha arvensis L. 2443 | Menominee 138 | d32 176 | 132 | Drug 2 | Febrifuge 45 | Infusion of whole plant used for fever. | Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 132 |
22687 | Mentha arvensis L. 2443 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 39 | Drug 2 | Pulmonary Aid 48 | Compound infusion taken and poultice applied to chest for pneumonia. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 39 |
22858 | Mentha ?piperita L. (pro sp.) [aquatica ? spicata] 2442 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 39 | Drug 2 | Pulmonary Aid 48 | Compound infusion taken and poultice applied to chest for pneumonia. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 39 |
22954 | Menyanthes trifoliata L. 2462 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 36 | Drug 2 | Plant used in medicines. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 36 | |
23150 | Mitchella repens L. 2494 | Menominee 138 | d32 176 | 133 | Drug 2 | Gynecological Aid 22 | Decoction of leaves used for 'diseases of women.' | Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 133 |
23151 | Mitchella repens L. 2494 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 51 | Drug 2 | Sedative 15 | Infusion of leaves taken 'to cure insomnia.' | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 51 |
23160 | Mitella diphylla L. 2495 | Menominee 138 | s23 51 | 81 | Other 3 | Sacred Items 185 | Seed used as the sacred bead and swallowed in the medicine dance, during the reinstatement ceremony. | Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 81 |
23243 | Monarda fistulosa L. 2504 | Menominee 138 | d32 176 | 133 | Drug 2 | Pediatric Aid 42 | Decoction of stem and leaves used as strengthening bath for infants. | Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 133 |
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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) );