“Prunus virginiana var. demissa, Western Chokecherry
Drug—Atsugewi Dermatological Aid Poultice of leaves applied to cuts, sores, bruises, and black eyes. Decoction of bark used for bathing wounds.
Food—Cahuilla Dried Food Fruit sun dried for future use. Fruit Fruit considered a great delicacy, important food and a highly prized food source. Fruit eaten fresh. Staple Ground pit used as a meal.
Other—Karok Fasteners Gum used to fasten foreshafts to the end of arrows. Kawaiisu Hunting & Fishing Item Straight stems used to make arrows. Shuswap Paint Berries mixed with bear grease and used to make paint for painting pictographs.”
Native American Ethnobotany
©TOLN 2002
5/17/02
