People of the Poudre - Cache la Poudre National Heritage Area

SageBranches used in ceremonialrites to drive away evil influencesBurned leaves as a purificationpracticeJH:90-92JRJ:244VMS:27Used sprigs as ceremonial paintbrushesCrushed leaves to make a snuffused for sinuses, nosebleed andheadacheBark and/or roots used to curedisease, wounds or poisonTea from fringed sage as amenstrual relief or bathingBig sagebrush used as asource for yellow dye and fuelRabbit brushFibers used to make sandalsChewed inner bark as a gumUsed for yellow dyeSkunk brushTea for colds, coughs and chestachesUsed pliable stems for basketryMixed dried fruit into a lotion forsmallpox soresSmoked leaves with tobaccoFruit can be eaten rawSnowberryPressed berries into cakes forwinter foodBoiled berries as a diureticSiouxJH:77HawthornChokecherryMade an infusion from berriesfor sore eyesUsed fire hardened branch as adigging stickOne of the most important berryplantsJH:27Fruit eaten freshSun dried and pulverizedberries (including pits) for winteruse in pemmican, soups andstewsPulverized, unripe berries usedto cure diarrheaChokecherry branches used forarrow shaftsWood used to make bows50 People of the Poudre