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id ▼ | species | tribe | source | pageno | use_category | use_subcategory | notes | rawsource |
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32319 | Quercus pagoda Raf. 3278 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 56 | Drug 2 | Throat Aid 123 | Decoction of bark and roots taken for sore throat or hoarseness. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 56 |
32320 | Quercus pagoda Raf. 3278 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 56 | Drug 2 | Tonic 69 | Decoction of bark and root taken as a tonic for 'run-down health.' | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 56 |
32559 | Quercus virginiana P. Mill. 3294 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 56 | Drug 2 | Antidiarrheal 68 | Decoction of bark taken for dysentery. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 56 |
32560 | Quercus virginiana P. Mill. 3294 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 56 | Dye 5 | Red 136 | Roots and bark boiled to make a red basket dye. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 56 |
35468 | Rumex salicifolius var. mexicanus (Meisn.) C.L. Hitchc. 3493 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 56, 57 | Drug 2 | Abortifacient 84 | Decoction of white root used to regulate menstruation. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 56, 57 |
35469 | Rumex salicifolius var. mexicanus (Meisn.) C.L. Hitchc. 3493 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 56, 57 | Drug 2 | Febrifuge 45 | Decoction of red root taken for fever. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 56, 57 |
35470 | Rumex salicifolius var. mexicanus (Meisn.) C.L. Hitchc. 3493 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 56, 57 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Decoction of plant taken for intestinal disorders. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 56, 57 |
35471 | Rumex salicifolius var. mexicanus (Meisn.) C.L. Hitchc. 3493 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 56, 57 | Drug 2 | Liver Aid 81 | Decoction of plant taken for liver trouble. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 56, 57 |
35472 | Rumex salicifolius var. mexicanus (Meisn.) C.L. Hitchc. 3493 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 56, 57 | Drug 2 | Liver Aid 81 | Infusion of yellow root in gin taken for jaundice. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 56, 57 |
35473 | Rumex salicifolius var. mexicanus (Meisn.) C.L. Hitchc. 3493 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 56 | Dye 5 | Roots used to make a dye for cane and palmetto splints in baskets. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 56 | |
35534 | Sabal minor (Jacq.) Pers. 3502 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 55, 56 | Drug 2 | Eye Medicine 25 | Crushed, small root juice rubbed into sore eyes as a counterirritant. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 55, 56 |
35535 | Sabal minor (Jacq.) Pers. 3502 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 55, 56 | Drug 2 | Hypotensive 184 | Decoction of dried root taken for high blood pressure. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 55, 56 |
35536 | Sabal minor (Jacq.) Pers. 3502 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 55, 56 | Drug 2 | Kidney Aid 3 | Decoction of root taken for kidney trouble. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 55, 56 |
35537 | Sabal minor (Jacq.) Pers. 3502 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 55 | Drug 2 | Stimulant 90 | Decoction of dried root taken for 'swimming in head.' | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 55 |
35538 | Sabal minor (Jacq.) Pers. 3502 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 55 | Food 1 | Bread & Cake 2 | Fresh root slices baked and eaten as bread. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 55 |
35707 | Salix caroliniana Michx. 3523 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 60 | Drug 2 | Blood Medicine 11 | Decoction of roots and bark taken for 'feebleness' due to thin blood. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 60 |
35708 | Salix caroliniana Michx. 3523 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 60 | Drug 2 | Febrifuge 45 | Decoction of roots and bark taken for fever. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 60 |
36003 | Salix nigra Marsh. 3542 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 60 | Drug 2 | Blood Medicine 11 | Decoction of roots and bark taken for 'feebleness' due to thin blood. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 60 |
36004 | Salix nigra Marsh. 3542 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 60 | Drug 2 | Febrifuge 45 | Decoction of roots and bark taken for fever. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 60 |
36510 | Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea (Raf.) R. Bolli 3565 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 60 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Decoction of bark used as a wash for pain. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 60 |
36511 | Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea (Raf.) R. Bolli 3565 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 60 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Decoction of bark used as a wash for swelling. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 60 |
36512 | Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea (Raf.) R. Bolli 3565 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 60 | Drug 2 | Tonic 69 | Wine made from berries taken as a tonic. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 60 |
36513 | Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea (Raf.) R. Bolli 3565 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 60 | Other 3 | Hunting & Fishing Item 28 | Stalks formerly used for blowguns. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 60 |
36685 | Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis (L.) R. Bolli 3566 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 60 | Drug 2 | Analgesic 6 | Decoction of bark used as a wash for pain. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 60 |
36686 | Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis (L.) R. Bolli 3566 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 60 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Decoction of bark used as a wash for swelling. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 60 |
36687 | Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis (L.) R. Bolli 3566 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 60 | Drug 2 | Tonic 69 | Wine made from berries taken as a tonic. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 60 |
36688 | Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis (L.) R. Bolli 3566 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 60 | Other 3 | Hunting & Fishing Item 28 | Stalks formerly used for blowguns. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 60 |
37070 | Sanicula canadensis L. 3575 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 64 | Drug 2 | Heart Medicine 104 | Hot decoction of root taken for heart trouble. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 64 |
37239 | Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees 3589 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 60 | Drug 2 | Misc. Disease Remedy 87 | Decoction of fresh or dried root taken for measles and scarlet fever. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 60 |
37543 | Scirpus sp. 3614 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 60 | Drug 2 | Orthopedic Aid 39 | Decoction of plant used as a wash for weak legs. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 60 |
37544 | Scirpus sp. 3614 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 60 | Drug 2 | Pediatric Aid 42 | Decoction of plant given to nervous, fretful, crying children. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 60 |
37545 | Scirpus sp. 3614 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 60 | Drug 2 | Sedative 15 | Decoction of plant given to nervous, fretful, crying children. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 60 |
37546 | Scirpus sp. 3614 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 60 | Fiber 4 | Brushes & Brooms 93 | Plants dried and used to make brooms. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 60 |
37728 | Senna tora (L.) Roxb. 3653 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 65 | Drug 2 | Misc. Disease Remedy 87 | Compound decoction of root taken for typhoid. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 65 |
37730 | Sequoia sempervirens (Lamb. ex D. Don) Endl. 3654 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 61 | Drug 2 | Blood Medicine 11 | Scraped 'knees' or inner bark mixed with whiskey and taken as a blood purifier. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 61 |
37731 | Sequoia sempervirens (Lamb. ex D. Don) Endl. 3654 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 61 | Drug 2 | Liver Aid 81 | Infusion of inner bark in whiskey taken for jaundice and to purify the blood. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 61 |
38170 | Smilax bona-nox L. 3707 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 58, 59 | Drug 2 | Urinary Aid 80 | Decoction of root taken for urinary disturbances. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 58, 59 |
38171 | Smilax bona-nox L. 3707 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 58 | Food 1 | Bread & Cake 2 | Tuberous roots dried, ground into flour and used to make bread. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 58 |
38211 | Smilax laurifolia L. 3711 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 58, 59 | Drug 2 | Urinary Aid 80 | Decoction of root taken for urinary disturbances. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 58, 59 |
38212 | Smilax laurifolia L. 3711 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 58 | Food 1 | Bread & Cake 2 | Tuberous roots dried, ground into flour and used to make bread. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 58 |
38314 | Solanum nigrum L. 3724 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 65 | Drug 2 | Anthelmintic 16 | Decoction of root given to babies for worms. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 65 |
38315 | Solanum nigrum L. 3724 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 65 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of crushed, green leaves and grease applied to sores. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 65 |
38316 | Solanum nigrum L. 3724 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 65 | Drug 2 | Pediatric Aid 42 | Decoction of root given to babies for worms. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 65 |
38435 | Solidago nemoralis Ait. 3739 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 66 | Drug 2 | Liver Aid 81 | Decoction of root taken for 'yellow jaundice.' | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 66 |
38509 | Sonchus oleraceus L. 3755 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 64 | Drug 2 | Abortifacient 84 | Infusion of plant taken to 'make tardy menstruation come.' | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 64 |
38510 | Sonchus oleraceus L. 3755 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 64 | Drug 2 | Antidiarrheal 68 | Infusion of whole plant taken to 'correct looseness of bowels.' | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 64 |
38511 | Sonchus oleraceus L. 3755 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 64 | Drug 2 | Pediatric Aid 42 | Infusion of plant given to children for teething. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 64 |
38512 | Sonchus oleraceus L. 3755 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 64 | Drug 2 | Toothache Remedy 71 | Infusion of plant given to children for teething. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 64 |
38513 | Sonchus oleraceus L. 3755 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 64 | Food 1 | Fodder 50 | Plants used for hog feed. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 64 |
38995 | Strophostyles helvula (L.) Ell. 3841 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 65 | Drug 2 | Misc. Disease Remedy 87 | Compound decoction of bean taken for typhoid. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 65 |
40398 | Tillandsia usneoides (L.) L. 3963 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 59 | Drug 2 | Febrifuge 45 | Decoction of moss taken for chills and fever. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 59 |
40399 | Tillandsia usneoides (L.) L. 3963 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 59 | Fiber 4 | Cordage 99 | Dried fibers twisted and used for cordage. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 59 |
40400 | Tillandsia usneoides (L.) L. 3963 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 59 | Fiber 4 | Mats, Rugs & Bedding 67 | Dried fibers twisted and used to make floor mats. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 59 |
40478 | Toxicodendron radicans (L.) Kuntze 3974 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 59 | Drug 2 | Tonic 69 | Decoction of leaves taken as a tonic and 'rejuvenator.' | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 59 |
41228 | Typha latifolia L. 4049 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 60 | Drug 2 | Pulmonary Aid 48 | Decoction of stalks taken for whooping cough. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 60 |
41442 | Ulmus americana L. 4051 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 56 | Drug 2 | Antidiarrheal 68 | Compound decoction of bark taken for dysentery. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 56 |
42887 | Verbena officinalis L. 4111 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 65 | Drug 2 | Kidney Aid 3 | Decoction of root taken for kidney and liver trouble. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 65 |
42888 | Verbena officinalis L. 4111 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 65 | Drug 2 | Liver Aid 81 | Decoction of roots taken for kidney and liver trouble. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 65 |
43652 | Xanthium strumarium var. canadense (P. Mill.) Torr. & Gray 4211 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 60 | Drug 2 | Febrifuge 45 | Decoction of root taken for high fever. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 60 |
44357 | Zanthoxylum clava-herculis L. 4242 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 61 | Drug 2 | Orthopedic Aid 39 | Salve of grated root mixed with whiskey rubbed on swollen limbs. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 61 |
44358 | Zanthoxylum clava-herculis L. 4242 | Houma 96 | speck41 49 | 61 | Drug 2 | Toothache Remedy 71 | Poultice of grated root and bark applied to aching teeth. | Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 61 |
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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) );