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id | species | tribe | source | pageno ▼ | use_category | use_subcategory | notes | rawsource |
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662 | Acer saccharinum L. 34 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 100 | Dye 5 | Black 108 | Twigs and bark made into a black dye and used to color tanned hides. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 100 |
664 | Acer saccharinum L. 34 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 100 | Food 1 | Sweetener 135 | Sap used to make sugar. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 100 |
40473 | Toxicodendron pubescens P. Mill. 3973 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 100 | Drug 2 | Poison 13 | Plant considered poisonous. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 100 |
562 | Acer negundo L. 27 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 101 | Food 1 | Sweetener 135 | Sap used to make sugar. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 101 |
563 | Acer negundo L. 27 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 101 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Wood made into charcoal and used for ceremonial painting and tattooing. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 101 |
17771 | Impatiens capensis Meerb. 1981 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 101 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of crushed stems and leaves applied to skin for rash and eczema. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 101 |
17796 | Impatiens pallida Nutt. 1982 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 101 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of crushed stems and leaves applied to skin for rash and eczema. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 101 |
8617 | Ceanothus americanus L. 807 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 102 | Food 1 | Beverage 27 | Leaves used to make a tea like beverage. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 102 |
8619 | Ceanothus americanus L. 807 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 102 | Other 3 | Fuel 37 | Woody roots used as fuel on the buffalo hunt during scarcities of timber. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 102 |
40377 | Tilia americana L. 3959 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 102 | Fiber 4 | Cordage 99 | Inner bark fiber used to make cordage and rope. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 102 |
43402 | Vitis cinerea (Engelm.) Millard 4173 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 102 | Food 1 | Dried Food 4 | Fruit dried for winter use. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 102 |
43403 | Vitis cinerea (Engelm.) Millard 4173 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 102 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fruit eaten fresh. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 102 |
43517 | Vitis vulpina L. 4184 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 102 | Food 1 | Dried Food 4 | Fruit dried for winter use. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 102 |
43519 | Vitis vulpina L. 4184 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 102 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fruit eaten fresh. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 102 |
43321 | Viola sp. 4166 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 103 | Other 3 | Toys & Games 24 | Violets used by children in playing games. The children separated into two teams, one team taking the name of their tribe and the other of another tribe such as the Dakota. Each team collected violets and the two parties sat down facing each other and snapped violets at each other until there were none remaining. The victorious team taunted the other as being poor fighters. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 103 |
21258 | Lophophora williamsii (Lem. ex Salm-Dyck) Coult. 2271 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 104105 | Drug 2 | Ceremonial Medicine 12 | Plant revered and used in important ritual and ceremonial sacraments. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 104105 |
37789 | Shepherdia argentea (Pursh) Nutt. 3657 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 106 | Food 1 | Dried Food 4 | Fruit dried for winter use. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 106 |
37790 | Shepherdia argentea (Pursh) Nutt. 3657 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 106 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fruit eaten fresh in season. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 106 |
10811 | Cornus amomum P. Mill. 1089 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 107 | Other 3 | Smoke Plant 63 | Fragrant inner bark dried and used for smoking. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 107 |
10817 | Cornus asperifolia Michx. 1090 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 107 | Other 3 | Hunting & Fishing Item 28 | Wood considered the favorite for arrow shafts. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 107 |
16890 | Heracleum maximum Bartr. 1851 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 107 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Decoction of root taken for intestinal pains. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 107 |
16891 | Heracleum maximum Bartr. 1851 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 107 | Drug 2 | Cathartic 29 | Decoction of root taken as a physic. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 107 |
16892 | Heracleum maximum Bartr. 1851 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 107 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Decoction of root taken for intestinal pains. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 107 |
16893 | Heracleum maximum Bartr. 1851 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 107 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Pounded, dried roots mixed with beaver dung and planted in the same hole as the sacred pole. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 107 |
20927 | Lomatium foeniculaceum ssp. daucifolium (Torr. & Gray) Theobald 2239 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 107 | Drug 2 | Love Medicine 133 | Compound containing seeds used by men as a love charm. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 107 |
24979 | Osmorhiza longistylis (Torr.) DC. 2696 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 107 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of pounded root applied to boils. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 107 |
24980 | Osmorhiza longistylis (Torr.) DC. 2696 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 107 | Food 1 | Fodder 50 | Root used to attract horses and catch them. The horses were very fond of the root and would come running if people whistled for them holding the roots in their hands and then could easily be caught. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 107 |
11118 | Cornus sericea ssp. sericea 1102 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 108 | Other 3 | Smoke Plant 63 | Plant used for smoking. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 108 |
15296 | Fraxinus pennsylvanica Marsh. 1660 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 108 | Fiber 4 | Building Material 91 | Wood and cottonwood used to make the sacred pole. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 108 |
15297 | Fraxinus pennsylvanica Marsh. 1660 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 108 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Wood and cottonwood used to make the sacred pole. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 108 |
15298 | Fraxinus pennsylvanica Marsh. 1660 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 108 | Other 3 | Hunting & Fishing Item 28 | Wood used to make bows. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 108 |
15299 | Fraxinus pennsylvanica Marsh. 1660 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 108 | Other 3 | Hunting & Fishing Item 28 | Young stems used to make arrow shafts. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 108 |
15300 | Fraxinus pennsylvanica Marsh. 1660 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 108 | Other 3 | Smoking Tools 79 | Wood used to make pipe stems. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 108 |
6316 | Asclepias syriaca L. 446 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 109 | Food 1 | Vegetable 31 | Boiled young sprouts, floral bud clusters and young, firm green fruits used for food. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 109 |
6320 | Asclepias syriaca L. 446 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 109 | Other 3 | Toys & Games 24 | Mature stalk fiber chewed and used for popgun wadding by little boys. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 109 |
6355 | Asclepias tuberosa L. 447 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 109 | Drug 2 | Ceremonial Medicine 12 | Ceremony connected with the obtaining and distribution of this prized root. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 109 |
6356 | Asclepias tuberosa L. 447 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 109 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Fresh and dried root used in several ways on wounds and sores. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 109 |
6357 | Asclepias tuberosa L. 447 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 109 | Drug 2 | Pulmonary Aid 48 | Raw root eaten for bronchial and pulmonary trouble. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 109 |
6358 | Asclepias tuberosa L. 447 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 109 | Drug 2 | Respiratory Aid 62 | Root eaten raw for bronchial and pulmonary trouble. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 109 |
6113 | Asclepias exaltata L. 431 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 110 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Raw root eaten for stomach trouble. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 110 |
20551 | Lithospermum canescens (Michx.) Lehm. 2214 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 111 | Food 1 | Cooking Agent 131 | Flowers chewed with gum by children, to color it yellow. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 111 |
20552 | Lithospermum canescens (Michx.) Lehm. 2214 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 111 | Food 1 | Cooking Agent 131 | Root chewed with gum by children, to color it red. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 111 |
42881 | Verbena hastata L. 4108 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 111 | Food 1 | Beverage 27 | Leaves steeped to make a tea like beverage. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 111 |
22722 | Mentha arvensis L. 2443 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 112 | Food 1 | Beverage 27 | Plant used to make a tea like beverage enjoyed for its pleasing, aromatic flavor. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 112 |
22720 | Mentha arvensis L. 2443 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 112113 | Drug 2 | Carminative 119 | Sweetened infusion taken as a carminative or beverage. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 112113 |
1687 | Agastache foeniculum (Pursh) Kuntze 84 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 113 | Food 1 | Beverage 27 | Leaves used to make a hot, tea like beverage taken with meals. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 113 |
1688 | Agastache foeniculum (Pursh) Kuntze 84 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 113 | Food 1 | Sweetener 135 | Plant used as a sweetening flavor in cooking. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 113 |
26680 | Physalis heterophylla Nees 2914 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 113 | Food 1 | Dried Food 4 | Fruits, when in sufficient quantity, dried for winter use. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 113 |
26681 | Physalis heterophylla Nees 2914 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 113 | Food 1 | Sauce & Relish 7 | Fruits made into a sauce for food. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 113 |
26690 | Physalis lanceolata Michx. 2915 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 113 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Decoction of root used for headache and stomach trouble. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 113 |
26691 | Physalis lanceolata Michx. 2915 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 113 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Root used as a dressing for wounds. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 113 |
26692 | Physalis lanceolata Michx. 2915 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 113 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Decoction of root used for stomach trouble and headache. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 113 |
26693 | Physalis lanceolata Michx. 2915 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 113 | Drug 2 | Root used in smoke treatment for unspecified ailments. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 113 | |
23873 | Nicotiana quadrivalvis Pursh 2583 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 113114 | Other 3 | Smoke Plant 63 | Plant cultivated and used for smoking. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 113114 |
15533 | Galium triflorum Michx. 1691 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 115 | Other 3 | Incense & Fragrance 53 | Plant tucked under women's girdles for the delicate fragrance given off during withering. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 115 |
36741 | Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis (L.) R. Bolli 3566 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 115 | Food 1 | Beverage 27 | Blossoms dipped in hot water to make a pleasant drink. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 115 |
36742 | Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis (L.) R. Bolli 3566 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 115 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fresh fruit used for food. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 115 |
36743 | Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis (L.) R. Bolli 3566 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 115 | Other 3 | Toys & Games 24 | Larger stems used by small boys to make popguns. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 115 |
43111 | Viburnum lentago L. 4132 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 115 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fruit eaten from the hand, but not gathered in quantity. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 115 |
43132 | Viburnum opulus L. 4134 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 115 | Other 3 | Toys & Games 24 | Stalks without the pith used to make popguns in the absence of elderberry. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 115 |
3021 | Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer 204 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 116 | Other 3 | Toys & Games 24 | Plant used to make popgun pistons. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 116 |
5550 | Artemisia sp. 404 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 116 | Other 3 | Toys & Games 24 | Plant tops chewed and used for popgun wads. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 116 |
7265 | Betula papyrifera Marsh. 580 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 116 | Other 3 | Toys & Games 24 | Papery bark chewed to a pulp and used for popgun wads. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 116 |
32296 | Quercus macrocarpa Michx. 3273 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 116 | Other 3 | Toys & Games 24 | Young growths used to make popgun pistons. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 116 |
39139 | Symphoricarpos occidentalis Hook. 3854 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 116 | Drug 2 | Eye Medicine 25 | Infusion of leaves used as wash for weak or inflamed eyes. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 116 |
39146 | Symphoricarpos orbiculatus Moench 3855 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 116 | Drug 2 | Eye Medicine 25 | Infusion of leaves used as wash for weak or inflamed eyes. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 116 |
41469 | Ulmus americana L. 4051 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 116 | Other 3 | Toys & Games 24 | Fibrous inner bark used for popgun wads. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 116 |
41566 | Ulmus rubra Muhl. 4052 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 116 | Other 3 | Toys & Games 24 | Fibrous inner bark used for popgun wads. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 116 |
11620 | Cucurbita foetidissima Kunth 1161 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 116117 | Drug 2 | Panacea 20 | Root used for any ailment, according to the doctrine of signatures. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 116117 |
19441 | Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl. 2090 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 117 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Gourds made into rattles and used for ritualistic music. A handle was attached to the gourd and its contents were removed and replaced with small gravel or seeds from another plant. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 117 |
12775 | Echinacea angustifolia DC. 1348 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 131 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Juice used as wash for pain from burns. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 131 |
12776 | Echinacea angustifolia DC. 1348 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 131 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Plant used in smoke treatment for headache. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 131 |
12778 | Echinacea angustifolia DC. 1348 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 131 | Drug 2 | Antidote 122 | Plant used as an antidote for many poisonous conditions. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 131 |
12781 | Echinacea angustifolia DC. 1348 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 131 | Drug 2 | Burn Dressing 82 | Juice used as wash for pain from burns. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 131 |
12782 | Echinacea angustifolia DC. 1348 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 131 | Drug 2 | Burn Dressing 82 | Juice used by jugglers as wash for arms, to protect against boiling water. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 131 |
12785 | Echinacea angustifolia DC. 1348 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 131 | Drug 2 | Misc. Disease Remedy 87 | Poultice of plant applied to enlarged glands, as in mumps. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 131 |
12786 | Echinacea angustifolia DC. 1348 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 131 | Drug 2 | Other 18 | Plant used in the steambath to 'render the great heat endurable.' | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 131 |
12787 | Echinacea angustifolia DC. 1348 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 131 | Drug 2 | Snake Bite Remedy 114 | Plant used for snake and other venomous bites and stings in unspecified ways. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 131 |
12789 | Echinacea angustifolia DC. 1348 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 131 | Drug 2 | Toothache Remedy 71 | Plant applied to tooth for toothache. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 131 |
12790 | Echinacea angustifolia DC. 1348 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 131 | Drug 2 | Veterinary Aid 34 | Plant used in smoke treatment for horses with distemper. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 131 |
16705 | Helianthus tuberosus L. 1835 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 131 | Food 1 | Noncultivated tubers eaten raw, boiled or roasted. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 131 | |
38008 | Silphium laciniatum L. 3686 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 132 | Drug 2 | Veterinary Aid 34 | Decoction of root given to horses as a tonic. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 132 |
38010 | Silphium laciniatum L. 3686 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 132 | Drug 2 | Witchcraft Medicine 89 | Dried root burned during storms to act as a charm against lightning. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 132 |
38011 | Silphium laciniatum L. 3686 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 132 | Food 1 | Candy 85 | Gum from upper part of stem used as chewing gum by children. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 132 |
38036 | Silphium perfoliatum L. 3687 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 132 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Root used in smoke treatment for neuralgia. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 132 |
38038 | Silphium perfoliatum L. 3687 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 132 | Drug 2 | Antirheumatic (Internal) 92 | Root used in smoke treatment for rheumatism. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 132 |
38039 | Silphium perfoliatum L. 3687 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 132 | Drug 2 | Cold Remedy 21 | Root used in smoke treatment for headcold. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 132 |
38041 | Silphium perfoliatum L. 3687 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 132 | Drug 2 | Herbal Steam 78 | Rootstock used in the vapor bath. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 132 |
12743 | Dyssodia papposa (Vent.) A.S. Hitchc. 1346 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 132133 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Leaves stuffed up nostrils to cause nosebleed for headache. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 132133 |
38474 | Solidago sp. 3744 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 133 | Other 3 | Season Indicator 115 | Blooms used as an indicator of corn ripening. The goldenrod served the Omaha as a mark or sign in their floral calendar. When they were on the summer buffalo hunt, the sight of the goldenrod indicated to them that their corn was beginning to ripen at home. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 133 |
20156 | Liatris scariosa var. scariosa 2169 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 133134 | Drug 2 | Veterinary Aid 34 | Chewed corm blown into nostrils of horses to strengthen them and help them. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 133134 |
5154 | Artemisia dracunculus L. 395 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 134 | Drug 2 | Abortifacient 84 | Decoction of plant taken for irregular menstruation. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 134 |
5155 | Artemisia dracunculus L. 395 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 134 | Drug 2 | Love Medicine 133 | Chewed root put on clothes as a love charm. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 134 |
5156 | Artemisia dracunculus L. 395 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 134 | Drug 2 | Plant used in the smoke treatment of unspecified illnesses. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 134 | |
5157 | Artemisia dracunculus L. 395 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 134 | Fiber 4 | Mats, Rugs & Bedding 67 | Plant bunches used as towels in old times. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 134 |
5287 | Artemisia frigida Willd. 397 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 134 | Drug 2 | Abortifacient 84 | Decoction of plant taken and used as wash for irregular menstruation. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 134 |
5288 | Artemisia frigida Willd. 397 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 134 | Fiber 4 | Mats, Rugs & Bedding 67 | Plant bunches used as towels in old times. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 134 |
5447 | Artemisia ludoviciana ssp. ludoviciana 401 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 134 | Fiber 4 | Mats, Rugs & Bedding 67 | Plant bunches used as towels in old times. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 134 |
5546 | Artemisia sp. 404 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 134135 | Drug 2 | Ceremonial Medicine 12 | Plant used to begin any ceremonial in order to drive away evil influences. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 134135 |
5547 | Artemisia sp. 404 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 134135 | Drug 2 | Disinfectant 129 | Decoction of plant used as a wash for purification. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 134135 |
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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) );