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id ▲ | species | tribe | source | pageno | use_category | use_subcategory | notes | rawsource |
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44646 | Zizania aquatica L. 4254 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 67 | Food 1 | Staple 75 | Rice considered an important dietary element. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 67 |
44645 | Zizania aquatica L. 4254 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 328 | Food 1 | Staple 75 | Grains used as a staple food. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 328 |
44491 | Zea mays L. 4244 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 68 | Other 3 | Protection 58 | Chewed seeds scattered around the corn fields to protect the harvest from blackbirds. When the corn was approaching maturity, blackbirds attacked the fields for food. To prevent further damage, men chewed some grains and scattered them around the corn fields to deter the birds from the fields. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 68 |
44490 | Zea mays L. 4244 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 68 | Food 1 | Winter Use Food 59 | Sun dried corn silks stored for future use. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 68 |
44489 | Zea mays L. 4244 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 68 | Food 1 | Sweetener 135 | Sun dried corn silks ground with parched corn for sweetness. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 68 |
44488 | Zea mays L. 4244 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 67 | Food 1 | Staple 75 | Ripe, parched corn ground into a meal and used for food. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 67 |
44487 | Zea mays L. 4244 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 67 | Food 1 | Staple 75 | Ripe corn hulled with lye from ashes and used to make hominy. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 67 |
44354 | Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill. 4241 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 98 | Other 3 | Incense & Fragrance 53 | Fruits used by young men as perfume. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 98 |
44353 | Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill. 4241 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 323 | Other 3 | Incense & Fragrance 53 | Fruits used by young men as perfume. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 323 |
44155 | Yucca glauca Nutt. 4230 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 71 | Other 3 | Soap 106 | Root used like soap, especially for washing the hair. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 71 |
44154 | Yucca glauca Nutt. 4230 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 71 | Fiber 4 | Sewing Material 102 | Sharp leaf points used as needles. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 71 |
44153 | Yucca glauca Nutt. 4230 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 71 | Fiber 4 | Cordage 99 | Leaves macerated to clear the fibers and with the sharp leaf points attached, twined into thread. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 71 |
44152 | Yucca glauca Nutt. 4230 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 71 | Drug 2 | Root used in smoke treatment for unspecified illnesses. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 71 | |
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 |
43518 | Vitis vulpina L. 4184 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 326 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fruit eaten fresh in season. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 326 |
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 |
43516 | Vitis vulpina L. 4184 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 326 | Food 1 | Dried Food 4 | Fruit dried for winter use. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 326 |
43442 | Vitis riparia Michx. 4177 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 326 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fruit eaten fresh in season. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 326 |
43441 | Vitis riparia Michx. 4177 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 326 | Food 1 | Dried Food 4 | Fruit dried for winter use. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 326 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
42891 | Verbena stricta Vent. 4113 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 329 | Food 1 | Beverage 27 | Leaves used to make a hot, aqueous, tea like beverage. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 329 |
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 |
41803 | Urtica dioica ssp. gracilis (Ait.) Seland. 4059 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 77 | Other 3 | Toys & Games 24 | Plant fiber used by little boys as wadding for popguns. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 77 |
41802 | Urtica dioica ssp. gracilis (Ait.) Seland. 4059 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 77 | Other 3 | Stable Gear 164 | Dried stalk fiber made into ropes and used to hobble horses. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 77 |
41801 | Urtica dioica ssp. gracilis (Ait.) Seland. 4059 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 77 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Dried stalk fiber made into cloth and used in the Sacred Bundle of the Tent of War. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 77 |
41800 | Urtica dioica ssp. gracilis (Ait.) Seland. 4059 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 77 | Fiber 4 | Sewing Material 102 | Dried stalk fiber used to make cloth. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 77 |
41799 | Urtica dioica ssp. gracilis (Ait.) Seland. 4059 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 77 | Fiber 4 | Cordage 99 | Dried stalk fiber used to make twine and cordage. The fiber was separated from the nettle by either crumpling the dried stalks in the hands or gently pounding it with stones. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 77 |
41606 | Ulmus thomasii Sarg. 4054 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 75 | Other 3 | Tools 17 | Wood used to make small mortars and pestles for grinding medicines and perfumes. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 75 |
41605 | Ulmus thomasii Sarg. 4054 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 75 | Other 3 | Stable Gear 164 | Wood used for saddle trees. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 75 |
41604 | Ulmus thomasii Sarg. 4054 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 75 | Other 3 | Fuel 37 | Wood used as fuel. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 75 |
41603 | Ulmus thomasii Sarg. 4054 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 75 | Fiber 4 | Building Material 91 | Forked trees used for the posts in building the earth lodge. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 75 |
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 |
41565 | Ulmus rubra Muhl. 4052 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 76 | Other 3 | Tools 17 | Wood used to make small mortars and pestles for grinding medicines and perfumes. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 76 |
41564 | Ulmus rubra Muhl. 4052 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 76 | Other 3 | Fuel 37 | Wood used for fuel. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 76 |
41563 | Ulmus rubra Muhl. 4052 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 76 | Other 3 | Fuel 37 | Weathered bark used to catch the spark in firemaking. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 76 |
41562 | Ulmus rubra Muhl. 4052 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 76 | Other 3 | Cooking Tools 33 | Log sections used to make corn mortars and pestles. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 76 |
41561 | Ulmus rubra Muhl. 4052 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 76 | Food 1 | Inner bark cooked with buffalo fat and prized by children as tidbits. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 76 | |
41560 | Ulmus rubra Muhl. 4052 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 76 | Food 1 | Spice 86 | Inner bark cooked with buffalo fat for its desirable flavor when rendering out the tallow. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 76 |
41559 | Ulmus rubra Muhl. 4052 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 325 | Food 1 | Spice 86 | Bark cooked with rendering fat as a flavoring. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 325 |
41558 | Ulmus rubra Muhl. 4052 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 325 | Food 1 | Snack Food 10 | Bark cooked with rendering fat and prized by children as special tidbits. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 325 |
41557 | Ulmus rubra Muhl. 4052 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 76 | Food 1 | Preservative 83 | Inner bark cooked with buffalo fat as a preservative, to prevent it from becoming rancid. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 76 |
41556 | Ulmus rubra Muhl. 4052 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 325 | Food 1 | Preservative 83 | Bark cooked with rendering fat as a preservative. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 325 |
41555 | Ulmus rubra Muhl. 4052 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 324 | Fiber 4 | Cordage 99 | Inner bark used to make ropes and cordage. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 324 |
41554 | Ulmus rubra Muhl. 4052 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 76 | Fiber 4 | Cordage 99 | Inner bark fiber used to make cords and ropes. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 76 |
41553 | Ulmus rubra Muhl. 4052 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 76 | Fiber 4 | Building Material 91 | Forked trees used for the posts in building the earth lodge. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 76 |
41552 | Ulmus rubra Muhl. 4052 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 324 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Inner bark used to make baskets. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 324 |
41551 | Ulmus rubra Muhl. 4052 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 76 | Drug 2 | Laxative 36 | Decoction of inner bark taken as a laxative. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 76 |
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 |
41468 | Ulmus americana L. 4051 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 75 | Other 3 | Tools 17 | Wood used to make small mortars and pestles for grinding medicines and perfumes. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 75 |
41467 | Ulmus americana L. 4051 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 75 | Other 3 | Stable Gear 164 | Wood used for saddle trees. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 75 |
41466 | Ulmus americana L. 4051 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 75 | Other 3 | Fuel 37 | Wood used for fuel. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 75 |
41465 | Ulmus americana L. 4051 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 75 | Other 3 | Cooking Tools 33 | Log sections used to make corn mortars and pestles. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 75 |
41464 | Ulmus americana L. 4051 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 75 | Fiber 4 | Building Material 91 | Forked trees used for the posts in building the earth lodge. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 75 |
41423 | Typha sp. 4050 | Omaha 177 | ff11 124 | 584 | Drug 2 | Burn Dressing 82 | Pulverized root used as paste for burns and covered with ripe blossoms. | Fletcher, Alice C. and Francis La Flesche, 1911, The Omaha Tribe, SI-BAE Annual Report #27, page 584 |
41315 | Typha latifolia L. 4049 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 323 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Leaf used as one of the required articles in dressing the sacred pipes. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 323 |
41314 | Typha latifolia L. 4049 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 64, 65 | Drug 2 | Pediatric Aid 42 | Down used on infants to prevent chafing. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 64, 65 |
41313 | Typha latifolia L. 4049 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 64, 65 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Down used on infants to prevent chafing. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 64, 65 |
41312 | Typha latifolia L. 4049 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 322 | Drug 2 | Ceremonial Medicine 12 | Plant used in various rituals. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 322 |
41311 | Typha latifolia L. 4049 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 64, 65 | Drug 2 | Burn Dressing 82 | Down used as a dressing for burns and scalds. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 64, 65 |
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 |
40378 | Tilia americana L. 3959 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 324 | Fiber 4 | Cordage 99 | Inner bark used to make ropes and cordage. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 324 |
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 |
40376 | Tilia americana L. 3959 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 324 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Inner bark used to make baskets. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 324 |
39696 | Thalictrum dasycarpum Fisch. & Av‚-Lall. 3921 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 80 | Other 3 | Toys & Games 24 | Hollow stems used by small boys to make toy flutes. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 80 |
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 |
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 |
38604 | Spartina pectinata Bosc ex Link 3769 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 66 | Fiber 4 | Building Material 91 | Plant used to support earth coverings of lodges in permanent villages. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 66 |
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 |
38204 | Smilax herbacea L. 3710 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 71 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fruits eaten for their pleasant taste. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 71 |
38203 | Smilax herbacea L. 3710 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 71 | Drug 2 | Throat Aid 123 | Fruits used for hoarseness. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 71 |
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 |
38040 | Silphium perfoliatum L. 3687 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 334 | Drug 2 | Cold Remedy 21 | Smoke from burning plant inhaled for head colds. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 334 |
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 |
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 |
38037 | Silphium perfoliatum L. 3687 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 334 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Smoke from burning plant inhaled for pain. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 334 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
38009 | Silphium laciniatum L. 3686 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 335 | Drug 2 | Veterinary Aid 34 | Roots given to horses as a tonic. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 335 |
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 |
37791 | Shepherdia argentea (Pursh) Nutt. 3657 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 326 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fruit eaten fresh. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 326 |
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 |
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 |
37788 | Shepherdia argentea (Pursh) Nutt. 3657 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 326 | Food 1 | Dried Food 4 | Fruit dried for winter use. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 326 |
37505 | Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani (K.C. Gmel.) Palla 3609 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 69 | Fiber 4 | Mats, Rugs & Bedding 67 | Stems used to weave into matting. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 69 |
37053 | Sanguinaria canadensis L. 3572 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 324 | Other 3 | Paint 26 | Plant used as a red skin stain. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 324 |
37052 | Sanguinaria canadensis L. 3572 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 83 | Dye 5 | Root used as a decorative skin stain. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 83 | |
37051 | Sanguinaria canadensis L. 3572 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 83 | Dye 5 | Red 136 | Root boiled with objects as a red dye. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 83 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
36252 | Salix sp. 3551 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 73 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Stems used in funeral customs. The burial ceremony occurred four days after the death. The young men and friends of the family of the deceased accompanied the funeral party to the grave where they made parallel gashes in the skin of the forearm and thrust the willow stems into the gashes. The stems were bathed with the young men's blood who attested their sympathy to the living and sang the tribal Song to the Spirit. The song was one of cheer to the departing spirit and one of sympathy to the bereaved. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 73 |
36251 | Salix sp. 3551 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 324 | Fiber 4 | Building Material 91 | Young poles used for the framework of the vapor bath lodges. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 324 |
36250 | Salix sp. 3551 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 73, 74 | Drug 2 | Ceremonial Medicine 12 | Stems thrust in gashes on forearms of grieving young men at funeral ceremony. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 73, 74 |
36249 | Salix sp. 3551 | Omaha 177 | g13ii 154 | 322 | Drug 2 | Ceremonial Medicine 12 | Plant used for the ritual of mourning. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 322 |
35913 | Salix interior Rowlee 3534 | Omaha 177 | g19 17 | 73 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Peeled stems used in basketry. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 73 |
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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) );