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id | species | tribe | source ▼ | pageno | use_category | use_subcategory | notes | rawsource |
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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 |
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 |
1350 | Acorus calamus L. 55 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 69, 70 | Drug 2 | Carminative 119 | Plant used as a carminative and decoction taken for fever. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 69, 70 |
1352 | Acorus calamus L. 55 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 69, 70 | Drug 2 | Ceremonial Medicine 12 | Blades of grass used as garlands in mystery ceremonies. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 69, 70 |
1353 | Acorus calamus L. 55 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 69, 70 | Drug 2 | Cold Remedy 21 | Rootstock chewed, decoction taken or smoke treatment used for colds. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 69, 70 |
1354 | Acorus calamus L. 55 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 69, 70 | Drug 2 | Cough Medicine 9 | Rootstock chewed as a cough remedy. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 69, 70 |
1355 | Acorus calamus L. 55 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 69, 70 | Drug 2 | Febrifuge 45 | Decoction of plant taken for fever. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 69, 70 |
1356 | Acorus calamus L. 55 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 69, 70 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Infusion of pounded rootstock taken for colic. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 69, 70 |
1358 | Acorus calamus L. 55 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 69, 70 | Drug 2 | Panacea 20 | Rootstock regarded as a panacea. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 69, 70 |
1360 | Acorus calamus L. 55 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 69, 70 | Drug 2 | Toothache Remedy 71 | Rootstock chewed for toothache. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 69, 70 |
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 |
2072 | Allium canadense var. mobilense (Regel) Ownbey 139 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 71 | Food 1 | Sauce & Relish 7 | Fresh, raw bulbs used as a relish. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 71 |
2073 | Allium canadense var. mobilense (Regel) Ownbey 139 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 71 | Food 1 | Spice 86 | Bulbs used as a flavor for meat and soup. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 71 |
2074 | Allium canadense var. mobilense (Regel) Ownbey 139 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 71 | Food 1 | Fried bulbs used for food. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 71 | |
3019 | Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer 204 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 87 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Prized berries used for food. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 87 |
3020 | Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer 204 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 87 | Other 3 | Hunting & Fishing Item 28 | Wood used for arrow shafts. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 87 |
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 |
3189 | Amorpha canescens Pursh 221 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 93 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Moxa of stems used in cases of neuralgia. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 93 |
3191 | Amorpha canescens Pursh 221 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 93 | Drug 2 | Antirheumatic (External) 35 | Moxa of stems used in cases of rheumatism. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 93 |
3219 | Amphicarpaea bracteata (L.) Fern. 227 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 95 | Food 1 | Beans used for the agreeable taste and nutritive value. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 95 | |
3301 | Andropogon gerardii Vitman 240 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 68, 69 | Drug 2 | Febrifuge 45 | Decoction of blades of grass used as a wash for fevers. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 68, 69 |
3302 | Andropogon gerardii Vitman 240 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 68, 69 | Drug 2 | Stimulant 90 | Decoction of blades of grass taken for 'general debility and languor.' | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 68, 69 |
3303 | Andropogon gerardii Vitman 240 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 68 | Fiber 4 | Building Material 91 | Grass used on poles to support earth coverings of lodges. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 68 |
3304 | Andropogon gerardii Vitman 240 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 68 | Other 3 | Toys & Games 24 | Stiff, jointed stems used by little boys to make arrows for toy bows. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 68 |
3335 | Anemone canadensis L. 248 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 82 | Drug 2 | Panacea 20 | Highly esteemed medicine taken and applied externally for many illnesses. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 82 |
3701 | Apios americana Medik. 289 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 94 | Food 1 | Roasted or boiled tubers used for food. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 94 | |
3904 | Aquilegia canadensis L. 300 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 82, 83 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Infusion of crushed seeds taken for headache. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 82, 83 |
3905 | Aquilegia canadensis L. 300 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 82, 83 | Drug 2 | Febrifuge 45 | Infusion of crushed seeds taken for fever. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 82, 83 |
3906 | Aquilegia canadensis L. 300 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 82, 83 | Drug 2 | Love Medicine 133 | Pulverized seeds used 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 82, 83 |
3907 | Aquilegia canadensis L. 300 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 82 | Other 3 | Incense & Fragrance 53 | Chewed seed paste spread among clothing and used as perfume, especially by bachelors. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 82 |
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 |
5548 | Artemisia sp. 404 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 135 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Decoction of plant taken for stomach troubles and many other ailments. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 135 |
5549 | Artemisia sp. 404 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 134135 | Drug 2 | Witchcraft Medicine 89 | Plant used as incense to exorcise evil powers. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 134135 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
6475 | Astragalus canadensis var. canadensis 467 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 91 | Other 3 | Cooking Tools 33 | Plant used as a mat to keep the meat free from dirt while butchering. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 91 |
6476 | Astragalus canadensis var. canadensis 467 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 91 | Other 3 | Toys & Games 24 | Stalks with pods used by small boys as rattles in games in which they imitated tribal dances. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 91 |
6494 | Astragalus crassicarpus var. crassicarpus 473 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 91 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Fruits gathered just before corn planting time and ceremonially soaked with seed corn. The fruits were not planted with the seed corn, but were discarded before planting. The informants could not give a reason for this process as they said they had forgotten the origin of the old custom. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 91 |
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 |
8357 | Carya ovata (P. Mill.) K. Koch 767 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 74 | Food 1 | Soup 56 | Nuts used to make soup. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 74 |
8358 | Carya ovata (P. Mill.) K. Koch 767 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 74 | Food 1 | Sweetener 135 | Hickory chips boiled to make sugar. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 74 |
8359 | Carya ovata (P. Mill.) K. Koch 767 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 74 | 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 74 |
8360 | Carya ovata (P. Mill.) K. Koch 767 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 74 | Food 1 | Nuts eaten plain or with honey. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 74 | |
8581 | Caulophyllum thalictroides (L.) Michx. 806 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 83 | Drug 2 | Febrifuge 45 | Decoction of root, considered highly effective, given for fevers. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 83 |
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 |
8807 | Celtis occidentalis L. 824 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 76 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Berries used occasionally for food. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 76 |
9227 | Chamaesyce serpyllifolia (Pers.) Small 879 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 99 | Drug 2 | Antidiarrheal 68 | Dried leaves rubbed into abdominal scratches for children's dysentery. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 99 |
9228 | Chamaesyce serpyllifolia (Pers.) Small 879 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 99 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Dried leaves rubbed into abdominal scratches for children's bloating. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 99 |
9418 | Chenopodium album L. 894 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 78 | Food 1 | Soup 56 | Young, tender plant cooked as pottage. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 78 |
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 |
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 |
11227 | Corylus americana Walt. 1110 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 74 | Food 1 | Soup 56 | Nuts used as a body for soup. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 74 |
11229 | Corylus americana Walt. 1110 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 74 | Food 1 | Nuts eaten raw with honey. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 74 | |
11341 | Crataegus chrysocarpa Ashe 1122 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 87 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fruit sometimes used for food, but mostly as a famine food. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 87 |
11343 | Crataegus chrysocarpa Ashe 1122 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 87 | Food 1 | Starvation Food 113 | Fruit sometimes used for food, but mostly as a famine food. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 87 |
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 |
12414 | Desmanthus illinoensis (Michx.) MacM. ex B.L. Robins. & Fern. 1276 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 89 | Other 3 | Toys & Games 24 | Mature plant, with the seed-filled pods, used as rattles by little boys. The little boys used the rattles as they mimicked some of the native dances in play. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 89 |
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 |
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 |
13486 | Equisetum sp. 1428 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 63 | Fiber 4 | Scouring Material 124 | Plant used like sandpaper for polishing. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 63 |
14918 | Fragaria vesca ssp. americana (Porter) Staudt 1637 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 84 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | 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 84 |
15016 | Fragaria virginiana Duchesne 1640 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 84 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | 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 84 |
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 |
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 |
16377 | Gymnocladus dioicus (L.) K. Koch 1791 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 89, 90 | Drug 2 | Laxative 36 | Infusion of root used as an enema and infallible remedy for constipation. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 89, 90 |
16378 | Gymnocladus dioicus (L.) K. Koch 1791 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 89, 90 | Drug 2 | Stimulant 90 | Pulverized root bark used as snuff to cause sneezing in comatose patient. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 89, 90 |
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 | |
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 |
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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) );