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id ▼ | species | tribe | source | pageno | use_category | use_subcategory | notes | rawsource |
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521 | Acer macrophyllum Pursh 26 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 39 | Fiber 4 | Furniture 109 | Wood used to make cradle boards. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 39 |
522 | Acer macrophyllum Pursh 26 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 39 | Other 3 | Cooking Tools 33 | Dead wood used for smoking salmon. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 39 |
523 | Acer macrophyllum Pursh 26 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 39 | Other 3 | Cooking Tools 33 | Wood used to make dishes and spoons. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 39 |
957 | Achillea millefolium L. 38 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 49 | Drug 2 | Other 18 | Plant used as a bath for invalids. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 49 |
2580 | Alnus rubra Bong. 172 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 27 | Drug 2 | Cold Remedy 21 | Decoction of bark taken for colds. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 27 |
2581 | Alnus rubra Bong. 172 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 27 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Decoction of bark taken for scrofula sores. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 27 |
2582 | Alnus rubra Bong. 172 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 27 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Decoction of bark taken for stomach troubles. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 27 |
2583 | Alnus rubra Bong. 172 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 27 | Drug 2 | Tuberculosis Remedy 49 | Decoction of bark taken for scrofula sores. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 27 |
2584 | Alnus rubra Bong. 172 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 27 | Food 1 | Sap taken from the inside of the bark only with the incoming tide and used as food. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 27 | |
2585 | Alnus rubra Bong. 172 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 27 | Other 3 | Containers 32 | Bark used to line pots for storing elderberries. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 27 |
3087 | Amelanchier alnifolia var. semiintegrifolia (Hook.) C.L. Hitchc. 207 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 38 | Food 1 | Dried Food 4 | Fruits dried and eaten during the winter. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 38 |
3088 | Amelanchier alnifolia var. semiintegrifolia (Hook.) C.L. Hitchc. 207 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 38 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fruits eaten fresh. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 38 |
3089 | Amelanchier alnifolia var. semiintegrifolia (Hook.) C.L. Hitchc. 207 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 38 | Other 3 | Hunting & Fishing Item 28 | Wood used as the spreader in rigging halibut line. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 38 |
9311 | Chamerion angustifolium ssp. angustifolium 882 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 41 | Drug 2 | Other 18 | Decoction of whole plants used as a bath for invalids. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 41 |
9312 | Chamerion angustifolium ssp. angustifolium 882 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 41 | Drug 2 | Poison 13 | Infusion of plant considered poisonous. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 41 |
11292 | Corylus cornuta var. californica (A. DC.) Sharp 1112 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 27 | Food 1 | Nuts eaten fresh. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 27 | |
13526 | Equisetum telmateia Ehrh. 1430 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 15 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Black roots used for imbrication on coiled baskets. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 15 |
13527 | Equisetum telmateia Ehrh. 1430 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 15 | Fiber 4 | Scouring Material 124 | Used to polish arrow shafts. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 15 |
13528 | Equisetum telmateia Ehrh. 1430 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 15 | Food 1 | Bulbs eaten raw. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 15 | |
14936 | Fragaria vesca ssp. bracteata (Heller) Staudt 1638 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 36 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Berries eaten fresh. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 36 |
15131 | Frangula purshiana (DC.) Cooper 1648 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 40 | Drug 2 | Laxative 36 | Bark used as a laxative. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 40 |
15694 | Gaultheria shallon Pursh 1703 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 43 | Drug 2 | Cough Medicine 9 | Infusion of leaves taken for coughs. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 43 |
15695 | Gaultheria shallon Pursh 1703 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 43 | Drug 2 | Tuberculosis Remedy 49 | Infusion of leaves taken for tuberculosis. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 43 |
15696 | Gaultheria shallon Pursh 1703 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 43 | Food 1 | Bread & Cake 2 | Berries mashed, dried, made into cakes, dipped in whale or seal oil and eaten. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 43 |
17370 | Holodiscus discolor (Pursh) Maxim. 1904 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 33 | Other 3 | Cooking Tools 33 | Wood used to make roasting tongs. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 33 |
17371 | Holodiscus discolor (Pursh) Maxim. 1904 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 33 | Other 3 | Hunting & Fishing Item 28 | Wood used to make flounder spears and the prongs of duck spears. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 33 |
18375 | Juncus ensifolius Wikstr. 2044 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 23 | Food 1 | Bulbs used for food. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 23 | |
19036 | Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. 2062 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 21 | Drug 2 | Antirheumatic (External) 35 | Infusion of roots used as a foot soak for rheumatism. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 21 |
19037 | Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. 2062 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 21 | Drug 2 | Disinfectant 129 | Decoction of leaves used to disinfect the house. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 21 |
19038 | Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. 2062 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 21 | Drug 2 | Panacea 20 | Infusion of leaves used as a wash for all ailments. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 21 |
19039 | Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. 2062 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 21 | Drug 2 | Tonic 69 | Infusion of leaves taken as a general tonic. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 21 |
20281 | Lilium columbianum hort. ex Baker 2184 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 25 | Food 1 | Corms steamed and eaten. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 25 | |
21104 | Lonicera ciliosa (Pursh) Poir. ex DC. 2259 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 48 | Drug 2 | Cold Remedy 21 | Infusion of bark or chewed leaf juice taken for colds. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 48 |
21105 | Lonicera ciliosa (Pursh) Poir. ex DC. 2259 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 48 | Drug 2 | Gynecological Aid 22 | Infusion of leaves used as a steambath to stimulate lacteal flow. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 48 |
21106 | Lonicera ciliosa (Pursh) Poir. ex DC. 2259 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 48 | Drug 2 | Throat Aid 123 | Infusion of bark taken for colds and sore throats. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 48 |
21679 | Lysichiton americanus Hult‚n & St. John 2337 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 22 | Drug 2 | Other 18 | Infusion of roots used as a wash for invalids. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 22 |
21680 | Lysichiton americanus Hult‚n & St. John 2337 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 22 | Other 3 | Containers 32 | Large leaves doubled or rolled and used as cups for drinking or picking berries. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 22 |
21866 | Mahonia aquifolium (Pursh) Nutt. 2370 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 30 | Drug 2 | Tonic 69 | Infusion of roots taken as a general tonic. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 30 |
21867 | Mahonia aquifolium (Pursh) Nutt. 2370 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 30 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Berries eaten fresh. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 30 |
22286 | Malus fusca (Raf.) Schneid. 2391 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 38 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Decoction of bark used as a wash for cuts. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 38 |
22287 | Malus fusca (Raf.) Schneid. 2391 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 38 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Decoction of bark taken for stomach disorders. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 38 |
22288 | Malus fusca (Raf.) Schneid. 2391 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 38 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fruits eaten raw. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 38 |
24232 | Oemleria cerasiformis (Torr. & Gray ex Hook. & Arn.) Landon 2610 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 37 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Berries eaten fresh. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 37 |
24952 | Osmorhiza berteroi DC. 2692 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 41 | Drug 2 | Love Medicine 133 | Roots chewed and used as powerful love charms. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 41 |
29149 | Polystichum munitum (Kaulfuss) K. Presl 3085 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 13 | Drug 2 | Throat Aid 123 | Raw plant chewed and eaten for sore throats or tonsillitis. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 13 |
31311 | Pseudotsuga menziesii var. menziesii 3201 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 19 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Decoction of needles applied as poultice to the chest to draw out the pain. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 19 |
31312 | Pseudotsuga menziesii var. menziesii 3201 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 19 | Drug 2 | Cold Remedy 21 | Decoction of root bark taken for colds. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 19 |
31313 | Pseudotsuga menziesii var. menziesii 3201 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 19 | Drug 2 | Oral Aid 23 | Bud tips chewed for mouth sores. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 19 |
31314 | Pseudotsuga menziesii var. menziesii 3201 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 19 | Drug 2 | Throat Aid 123 | Bud tips chewed for sore throats. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 19 |
31315 | Pseudotsuga menziesii var. menziesii 3201 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 19 | Drug 2 | Tonic 69 | Decoction of needles taken as a general tonic. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 19 |
31316 | Pseudotsuga menziesii var. menziesii 3201 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 19 | Dye 5 | Brown 150 | Bark boiled and used on fish nets as a light brown dye to make them invisible to the fish. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 19 |
31317 | Pseudotsuga menziesii var. menziesii 3201 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 19 | Other 3 | Fuel 37 | Bark used for firewood. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 19 |
31318 | Pseudotsuga menziesii var. menziesii 3201 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 19 | Other 3 | Hunting & Fishing Item 28 | Used to make salmon spears and harpoons. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 19 |
31544 | Pteridium aquilinum var. pubescens Underwood 3216 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 14 | Food 1 | Rhizomes roasted, peeled and the starchy centers eaten. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 14 | |
31545 | Pteridium aquilinum var. pubescens Underwood 3216 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 14 | Other 3 | Cooking Tools 33 | Leaves placed beneath fish being cleaned and used to wipe the fish. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 14 |
33498 | Ribes divaricatum Dougl. 3368 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 32 | Drug 2 | Throat Aid 123 | Infusion of roots taken for sore throats. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 32 |
33499 | Ribes divaricatum Dougl. 3368 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 32 | Drug 2 | Tuberculosis Remedy 49 | Infusion of roots taken for tuberculosis. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 32 |
33500 | Ribes divaricatum Dougl. 3368 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 32 | Drug 2 | Venereal Aid 46 | Infusion of roots taken for venereal disease. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 32 |
33501 | Ribes divaricatum Dougl. 3368 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 32 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Berries eaten fresh. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 32 |
33577 | Ribes lacustre (Pers.) Poir. 3375 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 32 | Drug 2 | Poison 13 | Thorns considered poisonous. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 32 |
34085 | Rosa nutkana K. Presl 3427 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 34 | Food 1 | Hips used for food. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 34 | |
34866 | Rubus parviflorus Nutt. 3463 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 34 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Berries eaten fresh. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 34 |
34867 | Rubus parviflorus Nutt. 3463 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 34 | Food 1 | Sprouts eaten in early spring with half-dried salmon eggs. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 34 | |
35035 | Rubus spectabilis Pursh 3470 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 35 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Berries eaten fresh. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 35 |
35036 | Rubus spectabilis Pursh 3470 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 35 | Food 1 | Sprouts cooked in a pit and eaten with dried salmon. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 35 | |
36595 | Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea (Raf.) R. Bolli 3565 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 47 | Food 1 | Winter Use Food 59 | Berries steamed on rocks, cooled and eaten in the winter. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 47 |
36918 | Sambucus racemosa var. racemosa 3569 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 47 | Food 1 | Winter Use Food 59 | Berries steamed on rocks, cooled and eaten in the winter. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 47 |
39556 | Taxus brevifolia Nutt. 3902 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 16 | Drug 2 | Strengthener 128 | Smooth twigs of plant rubbed on the body to gain strength. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 16 |
39557 | Taxus brevifolia Nutt. 3902 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 16 | Other 3 | Hunting & Fishing Item 28 | Wood used to make bows, arrows, all harpoon shafts, clubs and dip net frameworks. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 16 |
39558 | Taxus brevifolia Nutt. 3902 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 16 | Other 3 | Smoke Plant 63 | Needles dried, pulverized and used in place of tobacco for smoking. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 16 |
39559 | Taxus brevifolia Nutt. 3902 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 16 | Other 3 | Tools 17 | Used to make wedges for splitting logs and digging sticks for roots and clams. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 16 |
39560 | Taxus brevifolia Nutt. 3902 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 16 | Other 3 | Weapon 98 | Used to make war clubs. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 16 |
41854 | Urtica dioica ssp. gracilis (Ait.) Seland. 4059 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 28 | Drug 2 | Tonic 69 | Decoction of plant taken as a general tonic. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 28 |
42353 | Vaccinium parvifolium Sm. 4085 | Swinomish 253 | g73 25 | 44 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Berries used for food. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 44 |
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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) );