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id | species | tribe | source | pageno | use_category | use_subcategory | notes | rawsource |
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1090 | 42 | 291 | 6 | 42 | 2 | 82 | Blossoms and root chewed and juice applied before fire-eating or -walking. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 42 |
1091 | 42 | 291 | 6 | 42 | 2 | 82 | Poultice of pulverized plant mixed with water applied to burns. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 42 |
1153 | 46 | 291 | 6 | 67 | 1 | 75 | Ground seeds used as a staple before the availability of corn. After the introduction of corn, the ground seeds were mixed with corn meal and made into steamed balls or pats. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 67 |
1894 | 101 | 291 | 6 | 50 | 2 | 35 | Ingredient of 'schumaakwe cakes' and used externally for rheumatism. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 50 |
1895 | 101 | 291 | 6 | 50 | 2 | 8 | Ingredient of 'schumaakwe cakes' and used externally for swelling. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 50 |
2456 | 170 | 291 | 6 | 80 | 5 | 127 | Bark used to dye deerskin reddish-brown. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 80 |
2728 | 186 | 291 | 6 | 65 | 1 | 2 | Seeds originally eaten raw, but later ground with black corn meal, made into balls and eaten. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 65 |
2747 | 188 | 291 | 6 | 87 | 1 | 131 | Feathery part of plant ground into a fine meal and used to color ceremonial bread red. The bread was carried by personators of anthropic gods and thrown by them to the populace between the dances. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 87 |
2748 | 188 | 291 | 6 | 87 | 3 | 30 | Feathery part of plant ground into a fine meal and used to color ceremonial bread red. The bread was carried by personators of anthropic gods and thrown by them to the populace between the dances. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 87 |
2749 | 188 | 291 | 6 | 83 | 3 | 26 | Crushed leaves and blossoms moistened with spittle or water and rubbed on cheeks as rouge. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 83 |
2839 | 196 | 291 | 6 | 51, 52 | 2 | 84 | Infusion of whole plant taken and used as wash for 'obstructed menstruation.' | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 51, 52 |
2840 | 196 | 291 | 6 | 51, 52 | 2 | 71 | Ground root placed in tooth for toothache. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 51, 52 |
3233 | 233 | 291 | 6 | 53 | 2 | 114 | Compound poultice of root applied with much ceremony to rattlesnake bite. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 53 |
5049 | 393 | 291 | 6 | 42, 43 | 2 | 6 | Seeds placed on coals and used as a sweatbath for body pains from a serious cold. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 42, 43 |
5050 | 393 | 291 | 6 | 65 | 1 | 2 | Ground seeds mixed with water, made into balls, steamed and used for food. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 65 |
5309 | 397 | 291 | 6 | 42 | 2 | 21 | Infusion of whole plant taken as a cold remedy. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 42 |
5310 | 397 | 291 | 6 | 87 | 3 | 38 | Sprigs and corn ears attached to decorated tablets and carried by female dancers in a drama. The sprigs and corn ears were carried by female dancers in the drama of The Coming of the Corn Maidens. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 87 |
5311 | 397 | 291 | 6 | 87 | 3 | 186 | Sprigs dipped in water and planted with corn so that it would grow in abundance. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 87 |
6149 | 435 | 291 | 6 | 65 | 1 | 5 | Plant favored by jackrabbits. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 65 |
6272 | 445 | 291 | 6 | 77 | 4 | 73 | Pods gathered when two thirds ripe and the cotton used for weaving clothing. The cotton was used for weaving beautiful white dance kilts, women's belts and other articles of clothing. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 77 |
6273 | 445 | 291 | 6 | 88 | 4 | 99 | Coma made into cords and used for fastening plumes to the prayer sticks. The sticks were used as offerings and were planted in the fields and in sacred springs. An excavation was made in the bed of the spring in which the offerings were deposited with a stone attached and covered with soil from the bottom. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 88 |
6274 | 445 | 291 | 6 | 65 | 1 | Buds eaten by little boys. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 65 | |
6275 | 445 | 291 | 6 | 88 | 3 | 30 | Coma made into cords and used for fastening plumes to the prayer sticks. The sticks were used as offerings and were planted in the fields and in sacred springs. An excavation was made in the bed of the spring in which the offerings were deposited with a stone attached and covered with soil from the bottom. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 88 |
6511 | 481 | 291 | 6 | 65 | 1 | 4 | Pods dried for winter use. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 65 |
6512 | 481 | 291 | 6 | 65 | 1 | Pods eaten fresh, boiled and salted. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 65 | |
6651 | 503 | 291 | 6 | 44 | 2 | 8 | Infusion of dried root and blossoms or poultice of blossoms used for ant bites. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 44 |
6653 | 503 | 291 | 6 | 88 | 2 | 61 | Twigs attached to prayer plumes and sacrificed to the cottontail rabbit to ensure good hunting. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 88 |
6654 | 503 | 291 | 6 | 88 | 3 | 30 | Twigs attached to prayer plumes and sacrificed to the cottontail rabbit to ensure good hunting. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 88 |
6713 | 512 | 291 | 6 | 66 | 1 | 44 | Seeds eaten raw before the presence of corn & afterwards, ground with corn meal & made into a mush. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 66 |
6826 | 540 | 291 | 6 | 62 | 2 | 6 | Powdered plant rubbed on affected parts for headache. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 62 |
6827 | 540 | 291 | 6 | 62 | 2 | 35 | Powdered plant rubbed on affected parts for rheumatism. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 62 |
7059 | 571 | 291 | 6 | 44 | 2 | 35 | Ingredient of 'schumaakwe cakes' and used externally for rheumatism. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 44 |
7061 | 571 | 291 | 6 | 44 | 2 | 8 | Ingredient of 'schumaakwe cakes' and used externally for swelling. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 44 |
7447 | 608 | 291 | 6 | 83 | 4 | 93 | Grass bunches tied together and the severed end used as a hairbrush, the other as a broom. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 83 |
7448 | 608 | 291 | 6 | 83 | 3 | 33 | Grass bunches tied together and used to strain goat's milk. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 83 |
7626 | 655 | 291 | 6 | 54 | 2 | 34 | Infusion of plant given to sheep to make them 'prolific.' | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 54 |
7928 | 712 | 291 | 6 | 44 | 2 | 8 | Blossoms chewed and saliva applied to skin as a depilatory. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 44 |
7929 | 712 | 291 | 6 | 44 | 2 | 8 | Poultice of chewed root applied to bruises. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 44 |
8475 | 787 | 291 | 6 | 80 | 5 | 108 | Root bark used with minerals to color deerskin black. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 80 |
9044 | 854 | 291 | 6 | 55 | 2 | 6 | Infusion of pulverized plant applied for pain from cold or rheumatism. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 55 |
9045 | 854 | 291 | 6 | 55 | 2 | 35 | Infusion of whole plant rubbed on body for swelling and rheumatic pain. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 55 |
9046 | 854 | 291 | 6 | 55 | 2 | 21 | Infusion of whole plant rubbed on body for pain from a cold. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 55 |
9047 | 854 | 291 | 6 | 55 | 2 | 8 | Infusion of pulverized plant rubbed over body for swellings. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 55 |
9048 | 854 | 291 | 6 | 55 | 2 | 22 | Warm infusion of plant taken to 'hasten parturition.' | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 55 |
9225 | 877 | 291 | 6 | 51 | 2 | 22 | Warm gruel made with plant and white cornmeal taken to promote milk flow. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 51 |
9246 | 880 | 291 | 6 | 51 | 2 | 29 | Plant used as a cathartic. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 51 |
9247 | 880 | 291 | 6 | 51 | 2 | 40 | Plant used as an emetic. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 51 |
9248 | 880 | 291 | 6 | 51 | 2 | 22 | Plant used to increase the flow of milk in nursing mother. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 51 |
9249 | 880 | 291 | 6 | 67 | 1 | 85 | Leaves chewed for the pleasant taste. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 67 |
9250 | 880 | 291 | 6 | 67 | 1 | 135 | Root pieces used to sweeten corn meal. After the mouth had been thoroughly cleansed, the women who sweetened the corn placed a piece of it in their mouths. The root remained in the mouth for two days, except to take refreshment and to sleep. Each time the root was removed from the mouth, the mouth was cleansed with cold water before returning the root to it. Finally, when they began sweetening the corn, either yellow or black corn was used. The women, with their fingers, placed as much corn meal as possible into their mouths and held it there, without chewing, until the accumulation of saliva forced ejection of the mass. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 67 |
9505 | 900 | 291 | 6 | 45 | 2 | 6 | Plant steeped in water and vapor inhaled for headache. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 45 |
9506 | 900 | 291 | 6 | 45 | 2 | 78 | Plant steeped in water and vapor inhaled for headache. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 45 |
9525 | 903 | 291 | 6 | 66 | 1 | 2 | Ground seeds mixed with corn meal and salt, made into a stiff batter, formed into balls and steamed. The Zuni say that upon reaching this world, the seeds were prepared without the meal because there was no corn. Now the young plants are boiled, either alone or with meat, and are greatly relished. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 66 |
9527 | 903 | 291 | 6 | 66 | 1 | Young plants boiled alone or with meat and used for food. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 66 | |
9979 | 964 | 291 | 6 | 44, 45 | 2 | 77 | Infusion of whole plant taken as a diaphoretic for syphilis. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 44, 45 |
9980 | 964 | 291 | 6 | 44, 45 | 2 | 117 | Infusion of whole plant taken as a diuretic for syphilis. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 44, 45 |
9981 | 964 | 291 | 6 | 44, 45 | 2 | 40 | Infusion of whole plant taken as an emetic for syphilis. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 44, 45 |
9983 | 964 | 291 | 6 | 44, 45 | 2 | 46 | Infusion of whole plant taken for syphilis. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 44, 45 |
10345 | 1026 | 291 | 6 | 69 | 1 | 4 | Leaves gathered in large quantities and hung indoors to dry for winter use. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 69 |
10346 | 1026 | 291 | 6 | 69 | 1 | Tender leaves usually boiled with corn, on or off the cob, and highly seasoned with chile. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 69 | |
10348 | 1026 | 291 | 6 | 96 | 3 | 30 | Plant paste used with black mineral paint to color sticks of plume offerings to anthropic gods. The plant was boiled for a long time and the concoction allowed to evaporate. The precipitated paste was then used with black mineral paint to color sticks of plume offerings to anthropic gods. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 96 |
10349 | 1026 | 291 | 6 | 82 | 3 | 38 | Whole plant except for the root used in pottery decorations. The whole plant except for the root was boiled for a considerable amount of time and the water was allowed to evaporate. The firm paste secured from precipitation was used in conjunction with a black mineral paint for decorating pottery. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 82 |
10350 | 1026 | 291 | 6 | 96 | 3 | 26 | Plant paste used with black mineral paint to color sticks of plume offerings to anthropic gods. The plant was boiled for a long time and the concoction allowed to evaporate. The precipitated paste was then used with black mineral paint to color sticks of plume offerings to anthropic gods. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 96 |
10627 | 1069 | 291 | 6 | 55 | 2 | 62 | Crushed flowers inserted in nostrils to cause sneezing, relieving 'rhinitis.' | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 55 |
10732 | 1083 | 291 | 6 | 84 | 2 | 142 | Infusion of whole plant, except for the root, taken by women desiring female babies. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 84 |
10733 | 1083 | 291 | 6 | 80 | 5 | 136 | Blossoms used with other flowers as a mahogany red dye for yarn. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 80 |
10734 | 1083 | 291 | 6 | 66 | 1 | 27 | Plant formerly used to make a hot beverage until the introduction of coffee by traders. The plant was folded while fresh, a number of folds being attached one below the other, and hung on the wall to dry. When the beverage was desired, a fold was detached from the wall and used to make a hot beverage. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 66 |
10744 | 1086 | 291 | 6 | 66 | 1 | 7 | Powdered seeds ground with chile and used a condiment with meat. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 66 |
10745 | 1086 | 291 | 6 | 66 | 1 | 31 | Leaves used as a salad. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 66 |
11515 | 1146 | 291 | 6 | 45 | 2 | 103 | Decoction of plant taken for 'sick stomach.' | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 45 |
11516 | 1146 | 291 | 6 | 45 | 2 | 29 | Decoction of plant taken as a purgative. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 45 |
11517 | 1146 | 291 | 6 | 45 | 2 | 117 | Decoction of plant taken as a diuretic. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 45 |
11536 | 1149 | 291 | 6 | 45 | 2 | 90 | Hot infusion of pulverized plant applied to limbs for fatigue. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 45 |
11739 | 1164 | 291 | 6 | 45 | 2 | 35 | Ingredient in schumaakwe cakes and used externally for rheumatism and swelling. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 45 |
11740 | 1164 | 291 | 6 | 45, 46 | 2 | 8 | Ingredient of 'schumaakwe cakes' and used externally for rheumatism and swelling. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 45, 46 |
11741 | 1164 | 291 | 6 | 45, 46 | 2 | 8 | Poultice of seeds and blossoms applied to cactus scratches. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 45, 46 |
11742 | 1164 | 291 | 6 | 67 | 1 | 4 | Fresh squash cut into spiral strips, folded into hanks and hung up to dry for winter use. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 67 |
11743 | 1164 | 291 | 6 | 67 | 1 | 47 | Blossoms cooked in grease and used as a delicacy in combination with other foods. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 67 |
11744 | 1164 | 291 | 6 | 67 | 1 | Fresh squash, either whole or in pieces, roasted in ashes and used for food. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 67 | |
11745 | 1164 | 291 | 6 | 88 | 3 | 30 | Gourds worn in phallic dances symbolizing fructification or made into ceremonial rattles. The gourd rattles were used in ceremonies for both anthropic and zooic worship. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 88 |
11746 | 1164 | 291 | 6 | 88 | 3 | 32 | Gourds made into receptacles for storing precious articles. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 88 |
11747 | 1164 | 291 | 6 | 67 | 3 | 33 | Gourds made into cups, ladles and dippers and put to various uses. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 67 |
11806 | 1178 | 291 | 6 | 67 | 1 | 75 | Tiny seeds ground, mixed with corn meal and made into steamed cakes. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 67 |
11807 | 1178 | 291 | 6 | 84 | 3 | 58 | Blossoms chewed and rubbed all over the hands for protection. This medicine belonged to the grandmother of the Gods of War. She gave it to the people with the instructions that, when near the enemy, they should chew the blossoms, eject the mass into their hand rubbing their hands well together. As soon as the Gods of War had done this, a peculiar yellow light spread all over the world, preventing the enemy from seeing how to aim their arrows. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 84 |
12015 | 1224 | 291 | 6 | 69 | 1 | 85 | Root chewed, especially by children, and greatly enjoyed. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 69 |
12016 | 1224 | 291 | 6 | 69 | 1 | 86 | Flowers crushed by hand and sprinkled into meat stew as a flavoring after cooking. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 69 |
12239 | 1244 | 291 | 6 | 46, 48 | 2 | 95 | Powdered root given as an anesthetic for surgery. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 46, 48 |
12240 | 1244 | 291 | 6 | 46, 48 | 2 | 8 | Poultice of root and flower meal applied to wounds to promote healing. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 46, 48 |
12241 | 1244 | 291 | 6 | 46, 48 | 2 | 54 | Powdered root given as a narcotic for surgery. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 46, 48 |
12243 | 1244 | 291 | 6 | 88 | 3 | 30 | Powdered root used by rain priests in a number of ways to ensure fruitful rains. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 88 |
12244 | 1244 | 291 | 6 | 88 | 3 | 30 | Root pieces chewed by a robbery victim in order to find out the thief's identity. The root was given to the victim by a rain priest. The victim was told to chew the root and that the medicine would induce dreams of the thief. The rain priest would ask the victim to tell him everything he remembered in his dream so that he could identify the thief and recover the stolen property. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 88 |
12245 | 1244 | 291 | 6 | 93 | 3 | 30 | Wood used as a favorite firewood, but more importantly in ceremonies. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 93 |
12545 | 1303 | 291 | 6 | 48, 49 | 2 | 8 | Warm infusion of pulverized plant applied to swelling, especially the throat. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 48, 49 |
12547 | 1303 | 291 | 6 | 48, 49 | 2 | 60 | Decoction of entire plant given for delirium. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 48, 49 |
12548 | 1303 | 291 | 6 | 91 | 2 | 60 | Infusion of plant taken by men to 'loosen their tongues so they may talk like fools & drunken men.' It was said that this infusion should never be given to women because they 'should not be made to talk too much.' | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 91 |
13149 | 1403 | 291 | 6 | 49 | 2 | 46 | Infusion of whole plant, except root, taken for syphilis. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 49 |
13150 | 1403 | 291 | 6 | 67 | 1 | 27 | Plant without the root occasionally used to make a hot, tea like beverage. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 67 |
13622 | 1450 | 291 | 6 | 80 | 5 | 72 | Blossoms used to make a yellow dye. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 80 |
13623 | 1450 | 291 | 6 | 81 | 4 | 43 | Stems used to make baskets. The outer bark was removed and the stems were covered with sand to render them more pliable. The stems were often dyed and some of the completed baskets were decorated with color. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 81 |
13950 | 1494 | 291 | 6 | 49 | 2 | 18 | Infusion of powdered root taken after a fall and relieve general misery. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 49 |
14008 | 1506 | 291 | 6 | 49 | 2 | 8 | Poultice of powdered root applied to cuts and arrow or bullet wounds. | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 49 |