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id ▼ | species | tribe | source | pageno | use_category | use_subcategory | notes | rawsource |
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147 | Abies grandis (Dougl. ex D. Don) Lindl. 5 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 19 | Drug 2 | Cold Remedy 21 | Decoction of needles taken for colds. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 19 |
148 | Abies grandis (Dougl. ex D. Don) Lindl. 5 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 19 | Other 3 | Fuel 37 | Wood used for fuel. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 19 |
411 | Acer circinatum Pursh 22 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 40 | Other 3 | Hunting & Fishing Item 28 | Used to make the wattleworks of fish traps. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 40 |
477 | Acer macrophyllum Pursh 26 | Chehalis 31 | 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 |
756 | Achillea millefolium L. 38 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 49 | Drug 2 | Antidiarrheal 68 | Decoction of leaves taken for the passage of blood with diarrhea. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 49 |
3075 | Amelanchier alnifolia var. semiintegrifolia (Hook.) C.L. Hitchc. 207 | Chehalis 31 | 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 |
3076 | Amelanchier alnifolia var. semiintegrifolia (Hook.) C.L. Hitchc. 207 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 38 | Food 1 | Spice 86 | Fruits dried and used as seasoning in soup or with meats. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 38 |
7852 | Camassia quamash (Pursh) Greene 700 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 24 | Food 1 | Soup 56 | Bulbs smashed, pressed together like cheese and boiled in a stew with salmon. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 24 |
11259 | Corylus cornuta var. californica (A. DC.) Sharp 1112 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 27 | Fiber 4 | Cordage 99 | Long twigs twisted and used to tie things. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 27 |
11260 | Corylus cornuta var. californica (A. DC.) Sharp 1112 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 27 | Food 1 | Nuts eaten fresh. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 27 | |
11261 | Corylus cornuta var. californica (A. DC.) Sharp 1112 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 27 | Food 1 | Winter Use Food 59 | Nuts eaten during the winter. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 27 |
12292 | Delphinium menziesii DC. 1252 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 30 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of stalks and roots applied to sores. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 30 |
12293 | Delphinium menziesii DC. 1252 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 30 | Drug 2 | Poison 13 | Whole plant considered poisonous. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 30 |
14209 | Eriophyllum lanatum (Pursh) Forbes 1545 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 49 | Drug 2 | Love Medicine 133 | Dried flowers used as a love charm. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 49 |
14782 | Fomes sp. 1621 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 50 | Other 3 | Toys & Games 24 | Used as a target for archery. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 50 |
15037 | Fragaria ?ananassa var. cuneifolia (Nutt. ex T.J. Howell) Staudt (pro nm.) 1631 | Chehalis 31 | 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 |
15894 | Geum macrophyllum Willd. 1735 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 37 | Drug 2 | Contraceptive 126 | Infusion of leaves taken to avoid conception. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 37 |
17310 | Holodiscus discolor (Pursh) Maxim. 1904 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 33 | Drug 2 | Misc. Disease Remedy 87 | Infusion of seeds taken for smallpox, black measles and chicken pox. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 33 |
17311 | Holodiscus discolor (Pursh) Maxim. 1904 | Chehalis 31 | 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 |
17312 | Holodiscus discolor (Pursh) Maxim. 1904 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 33 | Other 3 | Hunting & Fishing Item 28 | Wood used to make shafts and spear prongs. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 33 |
21094 | Lonicera ciliosa (Pursh) Poir. ex DC. 2259 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 48 | Drug 2 | Contraceptive 126 | Infusion of leaves taken as a contraceptive. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 48 |
21095 | Lonicera ciliosa (Pursh) Poir. ex DC. 2259 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 48 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Infusion of crushed leaves used as a hair wash to make it grow. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 48 |
21824 | Mahonia aquifolium (Pursh) Nutt. 2370 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 30 | Dye 5 | Yellow 72 | Roots used to make a yellow dye. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 30 |
22394 | Marah oreganus (Torr. ex S. Wats.) T.J. Howell 2415 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 48 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Salve of root ash and grease applied to scrofula sores. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 48 |
22395 | Marah oreganus (Torr. ex S. Wats.) T.J. Howell 2415 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 48 | Drug 2 | Tuberculosis Remedy 49 | Salve of root ash and grease applied to scrofula sores. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 48 |
22797 | Mentha sp. 2444 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 45 | Drug 2 | Cold Remedy 21 | Infusion of leaves taken as a cold medicine. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 45 |
29095 | Polystichum munitum (Kaulfuss) K. Presl 3085 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 13 | Other 3 | Cooking Tools 33 | Leaves used to line pits when baking camas. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 13 |
31257 | Pseudotsuga menziesii var. menziesii 3201 | Chehalis 31 | 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 |
31258 | Pseudotsuga menziesii var. menziesii 3201 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 19 | Other 3 | Good Luck Charm 147 | Warmed cones used as charms to stop the rain. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 19 |
31259 | Pseudotsuga menziesii var. menziesii 3201 | Chehalis 31 | 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 |
31516 | Pteridium aquilinum var. pubescens Underwood 3216 | Chehalis 31 | 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 | |
32122 | Quercus garryana Dougl. ex Hook. 3265 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 27 | Food 1 | Acorns roasted and eaten. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 27 | |
33703 | Ribes sanguineum Pursh 3394 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 32 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Berries eaten by children. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 32 |
34038 | Rosa nutkana K. Presl 3427 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 34 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Decoction of bark taken by women to ease labor pains in childbirth. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 34 |
34039 | Rosa nutkana K. Presl 3427 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 34 | Drug 2 | Gynecological Aid 22 | Decoction of bark taken by women to ease labor pains in childbirth. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 34 |
34785 | Rubus parviflorus Nutt. 3463 | Chehalis 31 | 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 |
34954 | Rubus spectabilis Pursh 3470 | Chehalis 31 | 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 |
34955 | Rubus spectabilis Pursh 3470 | Chehalis 31 | 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 | |
35165 | Rumex acetosella L. 3480 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 29 | Food 1 | Leaves eaten raw or boiled. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 29 | |
35482 | Rumex sp. 3495 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 29 | Food 1 | Green stalks of large plants cooked over maple and cedar limbs on hot rocks and used for food. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 29 | |
35961 | Salix lucida ssp. lasiandra (Benth.) E. Murr. 3539 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 26 | Fiber 4 | Cordage 99 | Inner bark twisted and made into two-ply strings. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 26 |
36497 | Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea (Raf.) R. Bolli 3565 | Chehalis 31 | 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 |
36859 | Sambucus racemosa var. racemosa 3569 | Chehalis 31 | 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 |
39035 | Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake 3849 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 47 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Berries used for the hair. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 47 |
39036 | Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake 3849 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 47 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of chewed leaves applied or infusion of leaves used as a wash for injuries. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 47 |
39037 | Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake 3849 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 47 | Drug 2 | Venereal Aid 46 | Decoction of root bark taken for venereal disease. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 47 |
39447 | Taxus brevifolia Nutt. 3902 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 16 | Drug 2 | Diaphoretic 77 | Infusion of crushed leaves used as a wash to cause perspiring. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 16 |
39448 | Taxus brevifolia Nutt. 3902 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 16 | Drug 2 | Panacea 20 | Infusion of crushed leaves used as a wash to improve general health. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 16 |
39449 | Taxus brevifolia Nutt. 3902 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 16 | Other 3 | Hunting & Fishing Item 28 | Wood used to make bows and arrows. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 16 |
39944 | Thuja plicata Donn ex D. Don 3951 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 19 | Drug 2 | Abortifacient 84 | Chewed bark or decoction of bark taken to induce menstruation. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 19 |
39945 | Thuja plicata Donn ex D. Don 3951 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 19 | Fiber 4 | Clothing 73 | Bark coarsely shredded and plaited into skirts, capes and dresses for women. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 19 |
39946 | Thuja plicata Donn ex D. Don 3951 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 19 | Fiber 4 | Mats, Rugs & Bedding 67 | Bark finely shredded and used as padding for infants' cradles, sanitary pads and towels. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 19 |
40943 | Tsuga heterophylla (Raf.) Sarg. 4043 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 17 | Drug 2 | Tuberculosis Remedy 49 | Decoction of pounded bark taken for tuberculosis. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 17 |
40944 | Tsuga heterophylla (Raf.) Sarg. 4043 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 17 | Drug 2 | Venereal Aid 46 | Decoction of pounded bark taken for syphilis. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 17 |
40945 | Tsuga heterophylla (Raf.) Sarg. 4043 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 17 | Dye 5 | Inner bark made into a dye and used on fish nets to make them invisible to fish and attract them. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 17 | |
40946 | Tsuga heterophylla (Raf.) Sarg. 4043 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 17 | Other 3 | Fuel 37 | Wood used extensively for firewood. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 17 |
41191 | Typha latifolia L. 4049 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 21 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Used to make light-weight baskets. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 21 |
41192 | Typha latifolia L. 4049 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 21 | Fiber 4 | Clothing 73 | Fruiting stalks made into mats and used for raincoats and capes. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 21 |
41193 | Typha latifolia L. 4049 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 21 | Fiber 4 | Mats, Rugs & Bedding 67 | Fruiting stalks made into mats and used for kneeling pads in canoes. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 21 |
41194 | Typha latifolia L. 4049 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 21 | Fiber 4 | Mats, Rugs & Bedding 67 | Fruiting stalks used to make mats for hangings, screens, mattresses and coverings. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 21 |
41195 | Typha latifolia L. 4049 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 21 | Food 1 | Roots and inner stalks baked in ashes and eaten. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 21 | |
41196 | Typha latifolia L. 4049 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 21 | Other 3 | Decorations 38 | Leaf edges used to make imbrications on coiled baskets. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 21 |
41758 | Urtica dioica ssp. gracilis (Ait.) Seland. 4059 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 28 | Drug 2 | Antirheumatic (External) 35 | Whole stalk used as a whip on a person with rheumatism. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 28 |
41759 | Urtica dioica ssp. gracilis (Ait.) Seland. 4059 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 28 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Decoction of roots used as a hair wash. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 28 |
43711 | Xerophyllum tenax (Pursh) Nutt. 4217 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 23 | Fiber 4 | Basketry 43 | Plant used to decorate baskets. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 23 |
44580 | Zigadenus venenosus S. Wats. 4250 | Chehalis 31 | g73 25 | 23 | Drug 2 | Emetic 40 | Plant sometimes used as a violent emetic. | Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 23 |
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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) );