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id | species | tribe | source | pageno ▼ | use_category | use_subcategory | notes | rawsource |
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648 | Acer saccharinum L. 34 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
677 | Acer saccharum Marsh. 35 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 100 | Food 1 | Sweetener 135 | Sap formerly 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 |
549 | Acer negundo L. 27 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
8593 | Ceanothus americanus L. 807 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
8594 | Ceanothus americanus L. 807 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
43397 | Vitis cinerea (Engelm.) Millard 4173 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
43398 | Vitis cinerea (Engelm.) Millard 4173 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
43483 | Vitis vulpina L. 4184 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
43484 | Vitis vulpina L. 4184 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
7678 | Callirhoe involucrata (Torr. & Gray) Gray 666 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 103 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Decoction of root taken for internal pains. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 103 |
7679 | Callirhoe involucrata (Torr. & Gray) Gray 666 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 103 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Smoke of dried root used to bathe aching body parts. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 103 |
7680 | Callirhoe involucrata (Torr. & Gray) Gray 666 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 103 | Drug 2 | Cold Remedy 21 | Root smoke inhaled for head cold. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 103 |
22921 | Mentzelia nuda var. nuda 2456 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 103 | Drug 2 | Febrifuge 45 | Boiled, strained sap applied externally for fever. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 103 |
38654 | Sphaeralcea coccinea ssp. coccinea 3773 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 103 | Drug 2 | Burn Dressing 82 | Chewed plant rubbed on skin to protect against boiling water in ceremony. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 103 |
38655 | Sphaeralcea coccinea ssp. coccinea 3773 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 103 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Chewed plant applied as a cooling and healing salve to sores and wounds. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 103 |
24668 | Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. 2661 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 104 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of peeled stems bound on wounds. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 104 |
24669 | Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. 2661 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 104 | Dye 5 | Mordant 105 | Mucilaginous stem juice used to fix the colors painted on hides or receptacles made from hides. Freshly peeled stems were rubbed over the painted object to fix the color. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 104 |
24671 | Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. 2661 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 104 | Food 1 | Dried Food 4 | Fruits, with bristles removed, 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 104 |
24673 | Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. 2661 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 104 | Food 1 | Fruit 52 | Fruits, with bristles removed, eaten fresh and raw or stewed. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 104 |
24675 | Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. 2661 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 104 | Food 1 | Starvation Food 113 | Stems, with spines removed, roasted during food scarcities. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 104 |
24676 | Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. 2661 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 104 | Other 3 | Toys & Games 24 | Plant used by small boys in playing games. The 'cactus game' was played on the prairie where the cactus abounded. One boy was chosen to be 'it' and he would take a stick, place a cactus plant upon it and hold it up it the air. The other boys would attempt to shoot at it with their bows and arrows and the target holder would run after the boy who hit the target and strike him with the spiny cactus making him 'it'. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 104 |
37772 | Shepherdia argentea (Pursh) Nutt. 3657 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 106 | Drug 2 | Ceremonial Medicine 12 | Fruit used occasionally in ceremonial feasts at female puberty rites. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 106 |
37773 | Shepherdia argentea (Pursh) Nutt. 3657 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
37774 | Shepherdia argentea (Pursh) Nutt. 3657 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
10795 | Cornus amomum P. Mill. 1089 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
20926 | Lomatium foeniculaceum ssp. daucifolium (Torr. & Gray) Theobald 2239 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 107 | Drug 2 | Love Medicine 133 | Compound containing seeds used by men as a love charm. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 107 |
11038 | Cornus sericea ssp. sericea 1102 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
15278 | Fraxinus pennsylvanica Marsh. 1660 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
15279 | Fraxinus pennsylvanica Marsh. 1660 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
15280 | Fraxinus pennsylvanica Marsh. 1660 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
15772 | Gentiana saponaria L. 1717 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 109 | Drug 2 | Tonic 69 | Simple or compound decoction of root taken as a tonic. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 109 |
23217 | Monarda fistulosa L. 2504 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 111 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Decoction of flowers and leaves taken for abdominal pains. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 111 |
23219 | Monarda fistulosa L. 2504 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 111 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Decoction of leaves and flowers taken for abdominal pains. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 111 |
42869 | Verbena hastata L. 4108 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 111 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Decoction of leaves taken for stomachache. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 111 |
42870 | Verbena hastata L. 4108 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 111 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Decoction of leaves taken for stomachache. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 111 |
16454 | Hedeoma hispida Pursh 1804 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 112 | Drug 2 | Cold Remedy 21 | Infusion of leaves used for colds. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 112 |
16455 | Hedeoma hispida Pursh 1804 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 112 | Drug 2 | Dietary Aid 243 | Infusion of leaves used as a flavor and tonic appetizer in diet for the sick. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 112 |
22637 | Mentha arvensis L. 2443 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 112 | Food 1 | Beverage 27 | Plant used to make a tea like beverage enjoyed for its pleasing, aromatic flavor. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 112 |
22639 | Mentha arvensis L. 2443 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 112 | Food 1 | Spice 86 | Plant used as a flavor in cooking meat. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 112 |
22641 | Mentha arvensis L. 2443 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 112 | Food 1 | Plant parts packed in alternate layers with dried meat for storage. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 112 | |
22635 | Mentha arvensis L. 2443 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 112113 | Drug 2 | Carminative 119 | Sweetened infusion taken as a carminative or beverage. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 112113 |
1684 | Agastache foeniculum (Pursh) Kuntze 84 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
1685 | Agastache foeniculum (Pursh) Kuntze 84 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
26669 | Physalis heterophylla Nees 2914 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 113 | Food 1 | Dried Food 4 | Fruits, when in sufficient quantity, dried for winter use. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 113 |
26671 | Physalis heterophylla Nees 2914 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 113 | Food 1 | Sauce & Relish 7 | Fruits made into a sauce for food. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 113 |
23871 | Nicotiana quadrivalvis Pursh 2583 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 113114 | Other 3 | Smoke Plant 63 | Plant cultivated and used for smoking. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 113114 |
36667 | Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis (L.) R. Bolli 3566 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
36668 | Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis (L.) R. Bolli 3566 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
36669 | Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis (L.) R. Bolli 3566 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
43096 | Viburnum lentago L. 4132 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
43124 | Viburnum opulus L. 4134 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
2955 | Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer 204 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
5518 | Artemisia sp. 404 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
7200 | Betula papyrifera Marsh. 580 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
32283 | Quercus macrocarpa Michx. 3273 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 116 | Other 3 | Toys & Games 24 | Young growths used to make popgun pistons. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 116 |
39134 | Symphoricarpos occidentalis Hook. 3854 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
39143 | Symphoricarpos orbiculatus Moench 3855 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
41437 | Ulmus americana L. 4051 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
41514 | Ulmus rubra Muhl. 4052 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
11600 | Cucurbita foetidissima Kunth 1161 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
19411 | Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl. 2090 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 117 | Other 3 | Ceremonial Items 30 | Gourds made into rattles and used for ritualistic music. A handle was attached to the gourd and its contents were removed and replaced with small gravel or seeds from another plant. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 117 |
16564 | Helianthus annuus L. 1821 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 130 | Drug 2 | Pulmonary Aid 48 | Decoction of flower heads taken for pulmonary troubles. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 130 |
12755 | Echinacea angustifolia DC. 1348 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
12756 | Echinacea angustifolia DC. 1348 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
12757 | Echinacea angustifolia DC. 1348 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
12758 | Echinacea angustifolia DC. 1348 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
12759 | Echinacea angustifolia DC. 1348 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
12760 | Echinacea angustifolia DC. 1348 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
12761 | Echinacea angustifolia DC. 1348 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
12762 | Echinacea angustifolia DC. 1348 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
12763 | Echinacea angustifolia DC. 1348 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
12764 | Echinacea angustifolia DC. 1348 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
12735 | Dyssodia papposa (Vent.) A.S. Hitchc. 1346 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 132 | Food 1 | Forage 5 | Plant eaten by prairie dogs. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 132 |
38004 | Silphium laciniatum L. 3686 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 132 | Drug 2 | Veterinary Aid 34 | Decoction of pounded root used as a vermifuge for horses. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 132 |
38005 | Silphium laciniatum L. 3686 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
38006 | Silphium laciniatum L. 3686 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
12732 | Dyssodia papposa (Vent.) A.S. Hitchc. 1346 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 132133 | Drug 2 | Veterinary Aid 34 | Compound decoction of plant used for horses with coughs. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 132133 |
16221 | Grindelia squarrosa (Pursh) Dunal 1780 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 133 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Decoction of plant given to children for colic. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 133 |
16223 | Grindelia squarrosa (Pursh) Dunal 1780 | Dakota 61 | g19 17 | 133 | Drug 2 | Pediatric Aid 42 | Decoction of plant given to children for colic. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 133 |
5126 | Artemisia dracunculus L. 395 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
5263 | Artemisia frigida Willd. 397 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
5264 | Artemisia frigida Willd. 397 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
5436 | Artemisia ludoviciana ssp. ludoviciana 401 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
5514 | Artemisia sp. 404 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
5515 | Artemisia sp. 404 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
5517 | Artemisia sp. 404 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
5516 | Artemisia sp. 404 | Dakota 61 | 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 |
10212 | Clematis ligusticifolia Nutt. 1019 | Dakota 61 | j87 146 | 35 | Drug 2 | Veterinary Aid 34 | Plant used as a horse medicine. | Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 35 |
35610 | Sagittaria sp. 3511 | Dakota 61 | g13i 91 | 358 | Food 1 | Boiled tubers peeled and used for food. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, Some Native Nebraska Plants With Their Uses by the Dakota, Collections of the Nebraska State Historical Society 17:358-70, page 358 | |
44085 | Yucca glauca Nutt. 4230 | Dakota 61 | g13i 91 | 358 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Root used to wash the scalp to make the hair grow. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, Some Native Nebraska Plants With Their Uses by the Dakota, Collections of the Nebraska State Historical Society 17:358-70, page 358 |
44088 | Yucca glauca Nutt. 4230 | Dakota 61 | g13i 91 | 358 | Other 3 | Containers 32 | Dried stems peeled and used to make a hearth. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, Some Native Nebraska Plants With Their Uses by the Dakota, Collections of the Nebraska State Historical Society 17:358-70, page 358 |
44090 | Yucca glauca Nutt. 4230 | Dakota 61 | g13i 91 | 358 | Other 3 | Fuel 37 | Leaves bound in a slender bundle and used as a substitute for wood. The slender bundle of leaves formed the firedrill which was placed in a hearth and twirled by the hands until it smouldered upon which time it was blown upon to ignite the flame. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, Some Native Nebraska Plants With Their Uses by the Dakota, Collections of the Nebraska State Historical Society 17:358-70, page 358 |
44091 | Yucca glauca Nutt. 4230 | Dakota 61 | g13i 91 | 358 | Other 3 | Hide Preparation 144 | Boiled root used in tanning hides. The yucca roots were boiled and then cooled and sprinkled over the hides after they had been treated with the brain-liver-marrow dressing. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, Some Native Nebraska Plants With Their Uses by the Dakota, Collections of the Nebraska State Historical Society 17:358-70, page 358 |
44092 | Yucca glauca Nutt. 4230 | Dakota 61 | g13i 91 | 358 | Other 3 | Soap 106 | Root used like soap to wash the scalp. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, Some Native Nebraska Plants With Their Uses by the Dakota, Collections of the Nebraska State Historical Society 17:358-70, page 358 |
1265 | Acorus calamus L. 55 | Dakota 61 | g13i 91 | 359 | Drug 2 | Carminative 119 | Dried roots taken as a carminative. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, Some Native Nebraska Plants With Their Uses by the Dakota, Collections of the Nebraska State Historical Society 17:358-70, page 359 |
1275 | Acorus calamus L. 55 | Dakota 61 | g13i 91 | 359 | Food 1 | Dried root chewed for the agreeable taste. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, Some Native Nebraska Plants With Their Uses by the Dakota, Collections of the Nebraska State Historical Society 17:358-70, page 359 | |
17228 | Hierochloe odorata (L.) Beauv. 1896 | Dakota 61 | g13i 91 | 359 | Drug 2 | Ceremonial Medicine 12 | Plant used in propitiatory rites. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, Some Native Nebraska Plants With Their Uses by the Dakota, Collections of the Nebraska State Historical Society 17:358-70, page 359 |
37365 | Schoenoplectus acutus var. acutus 3603 | Dakota 61 | g13i 91 | 359 | Fiber 4 | Mats, Rugs & Bedding 67 | Stems pressed flat between the fingers and used to make household mats. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, Some Native Nebraska Plants With Their Uses by the Dakota, Collections of the Nebraska State Historical Society 17:358-70, page 359 |
37366 | Schoenoplectus acutus var. acutus 3603 | Dakota 61 | g13i 91 | 359 | Food 1 | Tender, white stem base eaten fresh and uncooked. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, Some Native Nebraska Plants With Their Uses by the Dakota, Collections of the Nebraska State Historical Society 17:358-70, page 359 | |
37367 | Schoenoplectus acutus var. acutus 3603 | Dakota 61 | g13i 91 | 359 | Other 3 | Toys & Games 24 | Long stems made into a ball and used as an instrument in children's games. The long stems were made into a ball by bending over the base of several together and the remaining length braided together to form a swinging handle. | Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, Some Native Nebraska Plants With Their Uses by the Dakota, Collections of the Nebraska State Historical Society 17:358-70, page 359 |
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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) );