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id | species | tribe | source | pageno | use_category | use_subcategory | notes ▼ | rawsource |
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14574 | Euphorbia brachycera Engelm. 1585 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 60 | Drug 2 | Cathartic 29 | Compound infusion of plants taken for purging. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 60 |
24338 | Oenothera sp. 2629 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 66 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Compound infusion of plants used as a wash for sore skin. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 66 |
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 |
11968 | Dalea candida var. candida 1216 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 57 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Compound of plants used for abdomen pain caused by colds and loose bowels. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 57 |
11970 | Dalea candida var. candida 1216 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 57 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Compound of plants used for abdomen pain caused by colds and loose bowels. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 57 |
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 |
17046 | Heuchera bracteata (Torr.) Ser. 1867 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 52 | Drug 2 | Toothache Remedy 71 | Compound poultice of crushed leaves applied to toothaches. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 52 |
23514 | Muhlenbergia dubia Fourn. ex Hemsl. 2537 | Navajo 157 | h56 141 | 153 | Drug 2 | Veterinary Aid 34 | Compound poultice with roots applied to make sheep's blood cake. | Hocking, George M., 1956, Some Plant Materials Used Medicinally and Otherwise by the Navaho Indians in the Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, El Palacio 56:146-165, page 153 |
19125 | Juniperus sp. 2063 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 17 | Other 3 | Containers 32 | Concave bark used to make improvised trays for the sandpainting powders. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 17 |
32467 | Quercus sp. 3289 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 40 | Other 3 | Tools 17 | Concave hole in wood used as a die to make metallic hemispheres for beads and sunflower blossoms. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 40 |
31681 | Purshia tridentata (Pursh) DC. 3231 | Navajo 157 | h56 141 | 154 | Food 1 | Forage 5 | Considered an important browse plant. | Hocking, George M., 1956, Some Plant Materials Used Medicinally and Otherwise by the Navaho Indians in the Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, El Palacio 56:146-165, page 154 |
11833 | Cymopterus montanus Nutt. ex Torr. & Gray 1185 | Navajo 157 | c35 19 | 26 | Food 1 | Cooked in the winter with wild carrot roots. | Castetter, Edward F., 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest I. Uncultivated Native Plants Used as Sources of Food, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(1):1-44, page 26 | |
11834 | Cymopterus montanus Nutt. ex Torr. & Gray 1185 | Navajo 157 | c35 19 | 15 | Food 1 | Cooked with dried wild desert onions in the winter. | Castetter, Edward F., 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest I. Uncultivated Native Plants Used as Sources of Food, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(1):1-44, page 15 | |
44462 | Zea mays L. 4244 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 27 | Food 1 | Bread & Cake 2 | Corn and juniper ash used to make bread and dumplings. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 27 |
44464 | Zea mays L. 4244 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 27 | Food 1 | Porridge 44 | Corn and meat boiled all night into hominy. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 27 |
44461 | Zea mays L. 4244 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 27 | Food 1 | Beverage 27 | Cornmeal and juniper ash water used to make a beverage. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 27 |
44465 | Zea mays L. 4244 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 27 | Food 1 | Porridge 44 | Cornmeal and juniper ash water used to make mush. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 27 |
44470 | Zea mays L. 4244 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 30 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Cornmeal mush used to make images for ceremonies. In the Bead Chant, an image of a wildcat was made of sweet corn; in the Mountain Chant, an image of the bear was made of sweet corn; and in the Coyote Chant, effigies of a coyote and a kit fox were made in sweet corn; other images such as the dog, chicken, cat and pig were also reproduced in sweet corn. To make these animals, a stiff mush was made of corn, which was kneaded to the desired shape, omitting the extremities such as tail, ears and feet. White shell, turquoise and cannel coal was used for the eyes. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 30 |
44466 | Zea mays L. 4244 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 27 | Food 1 | Special Food 47 | Cornmeal porridge, served in wedding baskets, used as a nuptial dish. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 27 |
44473 | Zea mays L. 4244 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 27 | Other 3 | Sacred Items 185 | Cornmeal, considered less sacred than corn pollen, used in innumerable ceremonies. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 27 |
4452 | Arctostaphylos pringlei Parry 341 | Navajo 157 | l86 121 | 23 | Food 1 | Beverage 27 | Crushed berries used to make a beverage. | Lynch, Regina H., 1986, Cookbook, Chinle, AZ. Navajo Curriculum Center, Rough Rock Demonstration School, page 23 |
17600 | Hymenoxys hoopesii (Gray) Bierner 1951 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 87 | Dye 5 | Yellow 72 | Crushed flowers boiled with juniper ash and used as a yellow dye. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 87 |
43211 | Vicia faba L. 4141 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 59 | Other 3 | Smoke Plant 63 | Crushed leaves mixed with tobacco and smoked. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 59 |
25620 | Pectis angustifolia Torr. 2766 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 88 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Crushed leaves used for stomachaches. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 88 |
26439 | Phlox caespitosa Nutt. 2881 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 70 | Drug 2 | Ceremonial Medicine 12 | Crushed plant and other plants used to make the Night Chant liniment. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 70 |
17947 | Ipomopsis aggregata ssp. attenuata (Gray) V.& A. Grant 1997 | Navajo 157 | h56 141 | 160 | Other 3 | Decorations 38 | Cultivated as an ornamental flower. | Hocking, George M., 1956, Some Plant Materials Used Medicinally and Otherwise by the Navaho Indians in the Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, El Palacio 56:146-165, page 160 |
32461 | Quercus sp. 3289 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 40 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Curled twig used as a drum stick in the War Dance Ceremony. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 40 |
24761 | Opuntia polyacantha Haw. 2667 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 65 | Dye 5 | Red 136 | Dead, ripe fruits used to make a cardinal dye. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 65 |
19110 | Juniperus sp. 2063 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 17 | Drug 2 | Misc. Disease Remedy 87 | Decoction of berries taken for influenza. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 17 |
40434 | Townsendia strigosa Nutt. 3971 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 89 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Decoction of crushed, dried leaves taken for stomach troubles. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 89 |
40435 | Townsendia strigosa Nutt. 3971 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 89 | Drug 2 | Gynecological Aid 22 | Decoction of crushed, dried leaves taken to accelerate deliverance. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 89 |
16311 | Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby 1786 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 86 | Drug 2 | Veterinary Aid 34 | Decoction of ground plant applied as poultice to sheep bitten by a snake. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 86 |
21993 | Mahonia repens (Lindl.) G. Don 2376 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 48 | Drug 2 | Antirheumatic (Internal) 92 | Decoction of leaves and twigs taken for rheumatic stiffness. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 48 |
19340 | Krascheninnikovia lanata (Pursh) A.D.J. Meeuse & Smit 2080 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 44 | Drug 2 | Antihemorrhagic 111 | Decoction of leaves taken for blood spitting. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 44 |
14565 | Eupatorium purpureum L. 1582 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 85 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Decoction of plant taken for arrow wounds. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 85 |
10045 | Cirsium vulgare (Savi) Ten. 975 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 84 | Drug 2 | Emetic 40 | Decoction of plant taken to induce vomiting. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 84 |
13192 | Ephedra viridis Coville 1407 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 24 | Drug 2 | Cough Medicine 9 | Decoction of plant tops taken as a cough medicine. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 24 |
10488 | Comandra umbellata ssp. pallida (A. DC.) Piehl 1051 | Navajo 157 | h56 141 | 150 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Decoction of plant used as a foot bath for corns. | Hocking, George M., 1956, Some Plant Materials Used Medicinally and Otherwise by the Navaho Indians in the Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, El Palacio 56:146-165, page 150 |
10702 | Cordylanthus wrightii Gray 1076 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 76 | Drug 2 | Venereal Aid 46 | Decoction of plant used for syphilis. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 76 |
11543 | Cryptantha fulvocanescens (S. Wats.) Payson 1152 | Navajo 157 | h56 141 | 150 | Drug 2 | Gynecological Aid 22 | Decoction of plants taken at childbirth. | Hocking, George M., 1956, Some Plant Materials Used Medicinally and Otherwise by the Navaho Indians in the Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, El Palacio 56:146-165, page 150 |
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 |
37689 | Senecio spartioides var. multicapitatus (Greenm. ex Rydb.) Welsh 3648 | Navajo 157 | h56 141 | 156 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Decoction of plants used as a steam bath for sores. | Hocking, George M., 1956, Some Plant Materials Used Medicinally and Otherwise by the Navaho Indians in the Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, El Palacio 56:146-165, page 156 |
14006 | Eriogonum fasciculatum Benth. 1506 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 42 | Drug 2 | Witchcraft Medicine 89 | Decoction of plants used as an anti-witchcraft medicine. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 42 |
17984 | Ipomopsis longiflora ssp. longiflora 2002 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 70 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Decoction of pounded plant taken for the bowels. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 70 |
17983 | Ipomopsis longiflora ssp. longiflora 2002 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 70 | Drug 2 | Emetic 40 | Decoction of pounded plant taken to vomit. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 70 |
17576 | Hymenopappus filifolius var. lugens (Greene) Jepson 1944 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 88 | Drug 2 | Blood Medicine 11 | Decoction of whole plant taken for blood poisoning. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 88 |
32459 | Quercus sp. 3289 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 40 | Food 1 | Staple 75 | Dried acorns ground into flour. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 40 |
21711 | Machaeranthera canescens ssp. canescens var. canescens 2345 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 82 | Drug 2 | Nose Medicine 118 | Dried and pulverized plant used as a snuff for nose troubles. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 82 |
21712 | Machaeranthera canescens ssp. canescens var. canescens 2345 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 82 | Drug 2 | Throat Aid 123 | Dried and pulverized plant used as a snuff for throat troubles. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 82 |
11782 | Cupressus sp. 1171 | Navajo 157 | l86 121 | 22 | Other 3 | Jewelry 125 | Dried berries used to make necklaces. | Lynch, Regina H., 1986, Cookbook, Chinle, AZ. Navajo Curriculum Center, Rough Rock Demonstration School, page 22 |
11686 | Cucurbita moschata (Duchesne ex Lam.) Duchesne ex Poir. 1163 | Navajo 157 | steg41 119 | 221 | Food 1 | Sauce & Relish 7 | Dried fruit boiled and eaten with sugar as a sauce. | Steggerda, Morris, 1941, Navajo Foods and Their Preparation, Journal of the American Dietetic Association 17(3):217-25, page 221 |
11685 | Cucurbita moschata (Duchesne ex Lam.) Duchesne ex Poir. 1163 | Navajo 157 | steg41 119 | 221 | Food 1 | Preserves 1 | Dried fruit boiled with large amounts of sugar into a preserve. | Steggerda, Morris, 1941, Navajo Foods and Their Preparation, Journal of the American Dietetic Association 17(3):217-25, page 221 |
11564 | Cucumis melo L. 1157 | Navajo 157 | steg41 119 | 222 | Food 1 | Sauce & Relish 7 | Dried fruit boiled with sugar and eaten like apple sauce. | Steggerda, Morris, 1941, Navajo Foods and Their Preparation, Journal of the American Dietetic Association 17(3):217-25, page 222 |
43881 | Yucca baccata Torr. 4225 | Navajo 157 | l86 121 | 31 | Food 1 | Porridge 44 | Dried fruit cakes boiled with cornmeal into a gruel. | Lynch, Regina H., 1986, Cookbook, Chinle, AZ. Navajo Curriculum Center, Rough Rock Demonstration School, page 31 |
43884 | Yucca baccata Torr. 4225 | Navajo 157 | l86 121 | 31 | Food 1 | Sauce & Relish 7 | Dried fruit cakes mixed with water to make a syrup and eaten with meat and bread. | Lynch, Regina H., 1986, Cookbook, Chinle, AZ. Navajo Curriculum Center, Rough Rock Demonstration School, page 31 |
43886 | Yucca baccata Torr. 4225 | Navajo 157 | bc41 58 | 20 | Food 1 | Special Food 47 | Dried fruit eaten by warriors at war. | Bell, Willis H and Edward F. Castetter, 1941, Ethnobiological Studies in the Southwest VII. The Utilization of of Yucca, Sotol and Beargrass by the Aborigines in the American Southwest, University of New Mexico Bulletin 5(5):1-74, page 20 |
43875 | Yucca baccata Torr. 4225 | Navajo 157 | steg41 119 | 221 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Dried fruit rolls soaked in hot water and eaten with corn mush. | Steggerda, Morris, 1941, Navajo Foods and Their Preparation, Journal of the American Dietetic Association 17(3):217-25, page 221 |
30539 | Prunus persica (L.) Batsch 3173 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 54 | Drug 2 | Cathartic 29 | Dried fruit used as a purgative. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 54 |
37786 | Shepherdia argentea (Pursh) Nutt. 3657 | Navajo 157 | h56 141 | 156 | Food 1 | Dried Food 4 | Dried fruit used for food. | Hocking, George M., 1956, Some Plant Materials Used Medicinally and Otherwise by the Navaho Indians in the Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, El Palacio 56:146-165, page 156 |
27636 | Pinus edulis Engelm. 2959 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 21 | Other 3 | Incense & Fragrance 53 | Dried gum, together with parts of different birds, used as an incense for ceremonial fumigation. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 21 |
10313 | Cleome serrulata Pursh 1026 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 50 | Food 1 | Bread & Cake 2 | Dried leaves and meat or tallow used to make dumplings. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 50 |
10317 | Cleome serrulata Pursh 1026 | Navajo 157 | l86 121 | 13 | Food 1 | Soup 56 | Dried leaves used to make stew. | Lynch, Regina H., 1986, Cookbook, Chinle, AZ. Navajo Curriculum Center, Rough Rock Demonstration School, page 13 |
38274 | Solanum elaeagnifolium Cav. 3720 | Navajo 157 | steg41 119 | 222 | Food 1 | Cooking Agent 131 | Dried or fresh berries added to goat's milk to make it curdle for cheese. | Steggerda, Morris, 1941, Navajo Foods and Their Preparation, Journal of the American Dietetic Association 17(3):217-25, page 222 |
11812 | Cymopterus acaulis (Pursh) Raf. 1180 | Navajo 157 | l86 121 | 28 | Food 1 | Spice 86 | Dried plant used as an herb for mutton stew. | Lynch, Regina H., 1986, Cookbook, Chinle, AZ. Navajo Curriculum Center, Rough Rock Demonstration School, page 28 |
24733 | Opuntia phaeacantha Engelm. 2665 | Navajo 157 | l86 121 | 14 | Food 1 | Staple 75 | Dried seeds ground into flour. | Lynch, Regina H., 1986, Cookbook, Chinle, AZ. Navajo Curriculum Center, Rough Rock Demonstration School, page 14 |
27637 | Pinus edulis Engelm. 2959 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 21 | Other 3 | Jewelry 125 | Dried seeds used to make necklaces, bracelets, anklets and wristlets. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 21 |
1856 | Agave sp. 96 | Navajo 157 | b65 195 | 94 | Food 1 | Porridge 44 | Dried, baked heads boiled and made into a 'paste.' | Brugge, David M., 1965, Navajo Use of Agave, Kiva 31(2):88-98, page 94 |
1857 | Agave sp. 96 | Navajo 157 | b65 195 | 94 | Food 1 | Soup 56 | Dried, baked heads boiled and made into soup. | Brugge, David M., 1965, Navajo Use of Agave, Kiva 31(2):88-98, page 94 |
35377 | Rumex hymenosepalus Torr. 3487 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 43 | Dye 5 | Brown 150 | Dried, ground roots used as a brown dye. The roots were sometimes dried and stored indefinitely. When ready for use, the dried roots were ground. By this aging process, various shades were obtained, from a greyed yellow to a dull red. Several handfuls of the fresh roots boiled in water yield a lemon yellow, and when more of the root was used and boiled longer, a soft orange or orange brown was obtained. If the mixture was boiled in an iron vessel, the reaction formed a red brown or mahogany dye. When mixed with indigo, a green dye was produced. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 43 |
35379 | Rumex hymenosepalus Torr. 3487 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 43 | Dye 5 | Green 121 | Dried, ground roots used as a green dye. The roots were sometimes dried and stored indefinitely. When ready for use, the dried roots were ground. By this aging process, various shades were obtained, from a greyed yellow to a dull red. Several handfuls of the fresh roots boiled in water yield a lemon yellow, and when more of the root was used and boiled longer, a soft orange or orange brown was obtained. If the mixture was boiled in an iron vessel, the reaction formed a red brown or mahogany dye. When mixed with indigo, a green dye was produced. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 43 |
35380 | Rumex hymenosepalus Torr. 3487 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 43 | Dye 5 | Orange 193 | Dried, ground roots used as a orange dye. The roots were sometimes dried and stored indefinitely. When ready for use, the dried roots were ground. By this aging process, various shades were obtained, from a greyed yellow to a dull red. Several handfuls of the fresh roots boiled in water yield a lemon yellow, and when more of the root was used and boiled longer, a soft orange or orange brown was obtained. If the mixture was boiled in an iron vessel, the reaction formed a red brown or mahogany dye. When mixed with indigo, a green dye was produced. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 43 |
35381 | Rumex hymenosepalus Torr. 3487 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 43 | Dye 5 | Red 136 | Dried, ground roots used as a red dye. The roots were sometimes dried and stored indefinitely. When ready for use, the dried roots were ground. By this aging process, various shades were obtained, from a greyed yellow to a dull red. Several handfuls of the fresh roots boiled in water yield a lemon yellow, and when more of the root was used and boiled longer, a soft orange or orange brown was obtained. If the mixture was boiled in an iron vessel, the reaction formed a red brown or mahogany dye. When mixed with indigo, a green dye was produced. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 43 |
35382 | Rumex hymenosepalus Torr. 3487 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 43 | Dye 5 | Yellow 72 | Dried, ground roots used as a yellow dye. The roots were sometimes dried and stored indefinitely. When ready for use, the dried roots were ground. By this aging process, various shades were obtained, from a greyed yellow to a dull red. Several handfuls of the fresh roots boiled in water yield a lemon yellow, and when more of the root was used and boiled longer, a soft orange or orange brown was obtained. If the mixture was boiled in an iron vessel, the reaction formed a red brown or mahogany dye. When mixed with indigo, a green dye was produced. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 43 |
40436 | Townsendia strigosa Nutt. 3971 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 89 | Drug 2 | Nose Medicine 118 | Dried, pulverized plants used as a snuff for nose troubles. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 89 |
40437 | Townsendia strigosa Nutt. 3971 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 89 | Drug 2 | Throat Aid 123 | Dried, pulverized plants used as a snuff for throat troubles. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 89 |
19116 | Juniperus sp. 2063 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 17 | Fiber 4 | Clothing 73 | Dry bark mixed with mud and worn as clothing during hard times. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 17 |
2201 | Allium macropetalum Rydb. 151 | Navajo 157 | steg41 119 | 221 | Food 1 | Vegetable 31 | Entire plant eaten raw or cooked with meat. | Steggerda, Morris, 1941, Navajo Foods and Their Preparation, Journal of the American Dietetic Association 17(3):217-25, page 221 |
44243 | Yucca sp. 4236 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 34 | Fiber 4 | Mats, Rugs & Bedding 67 | Fiber and grass used to make sleeping mats. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 34 |
44259 | Yucca sp. 4236 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 34 | Other 3 | Toys & Games 24 | Fiber used to make a ring for a game similar to 'ring toss.' | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 34 |
44237 | Yucca sp. 4236 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 34 | Fiber 4 | Clothing 73 | Fiber used to make knitted leggings. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 34 |
44234 | Yucca sp. 4236 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 34 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Fiber used to secure the butts of the first twigs around a small stick at the bottom of the basket. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 34 |
44246 | Yucca sp. 4236 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 34 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Fiber used to string cakes baked for Fire God & attached to his right arm on 9th day of Night Chant. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 34 |
44241 | Yucca sp. 4236 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 34 | Fiber 4 | Cordage 99 | Fiber used to tie butt and tip of corn husks filled with dough. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 34 |
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 |
9560 | Chenopodium sp. 910 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 44 | Other 3 | Insecticide 76 | Finely chopped plant used on the face and arms to keep the flies and mosquitoes from biting. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 44 |
22363 | Mammillaria sp. 2406 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 64 | Food 1 | Flesh used for food. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 64 | |
26224 | Petradoria pumila (Nutt.) Greene 2845 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 89 | Dye 5 | Yellow 72 | Flowering tops mixed with wild rhubarb and used as a yellow dye. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 89 |
9805 | Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus (Hook.) Nutt. 935 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 84 | Dye 5 | Orange 193 | Flowers boiled with roasted alum and used as a light-orange dye for leather, wool and basketry. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 84 |
9806 | Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus (Hook.) Nutt. 935 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 84 | Dye 5 | Yellow 72 | Flowers boiled with roasted alum and used as a yellow dye for leather, wool and basketry. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 84 |
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 |
17609 | Hymenoxys richardsonii var. floribunda (Gray) Parker 1953 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 88 | Dye 5 | Yellow 72 | Flowers used as a yellow dye for wool. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 88 |
21332 | Lupinus lyallii Gray 2295 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 57 | Dye 5 | Blue 55 | Flowers used to make a blue dye. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 57 |
6630 | Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt. 503 | Navajo 157 | h56 141 | 148 | Food 1 | Pie & Pudding 88 | Flowers used to make puddings. | Hocking, George M., 1956, Some Plant Materials Used Medicinally and Otherwise by the Navaho Indians in the Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, El Palacio 56:146-165, page 148 |
44253 | Yucca sp. 4236 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 34 | Other 3 | Musical Instrument 146 | Folded leaves used as drumsticks to beat basket drums. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 34 |
21450 | Lycium pallidum Miers 2316 | Navajo 157 | steg41 119 | 222 | Food 1 | Winter Use Food 59 | Fresh berries soaked, boiled until tender, ground with clay and stored for winter use. | Steggerda, Morris, 1941, Navajo Foods and Their Preparation, Journal of the American Dietetic Association 17(3):217-25, page 222 |
37787 | Shepherdia argentea (Pursh) Nutt. 3657 | Navajo 157 | h56 141 | 156 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fresh fruit used for food. | Hocking, George M., 1956, Some Plant Materials Used Medicinally and Otherwise by the Navaho Indians in the Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, El Palacio 56:146-165, page 156 |
3671 | Anthemis sp. 283 | Navajo 157 | l86 121 | 20 | Food 1 | Beverage 27 | Fresh or dried plant used to make tea. | Lynch, Regina H., 1986, Cookbook, Chinle, AZ. Navajo Curriculum Center, Rough Rock Demonstration School, page 20 |
35383 | Rumex hymenosepalus Torr. 3487 | Navajo 157 | e44 74 | 43 | Dye 5 | Yellow 72 | Fresh, crushed roots mixed with alum, made into soft paste and rubbed into wool as a gold dye. | Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 43 |
21445 | Lycium pallidum Miers 2316 | Navajo 157 | steg41 119 | 222 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fresh, mashed berries mixed with powdered clay to counteract astringency and used for food. | Steggerda, Morris, 1941, Navajo Foods and Their Preparation, Journal of the American Dietetic Association 17(3):217-25, page 222 |
30999 | Prunus virginiana var. melanocarpa (A. Nels.) Sarg. 3183 | Navajo 157 | steg41 119 | 222 | Drug 2 | Fruit and seeds ground raw, patted into a cake, sun dried and used for medicinal purposes. | Steggerda, Morris, 1941, Navajo Foods and Their Preparation, Journal of the American Dietetic Association 17(3):217-25, page 222 |
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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) );