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Show Uses by Neighboring Great Basin Populations: The Paiutes use mint ( a slight variant- Mentha canadensis) for treatment of stomachache, colic, indigestion, diarrhea, and like disorders. Headaches, according to Train et al. ( 1974: 104- 05), are also treated with its crushed leaves. Leaves were chewed for sore throats and as a poultice. Chamberlin ( 1911: 374) indicated that the Gosiutes used the canadensis variety for tea. A... 5.6. Nettlelea. f... Hyssop*.... Giant.... Hyssop*... Horse- mint ( Agastache urticifolia, Lamiaceae): Reported Locations: This is found amid many plant communities in the Uinta mountains and basin from 7,000 to 8,500 feet ( Goodrich and Neese 1986: 168). ECOTONE ( 1995: A- 2, A- 4, A- 9, A- 13, A- 17, A- 23) lists it in many plant communities on the reservation. Uses by Utes: Dr. Floyd O'Neil ( PC 5/ 95) remembers the Northern Utes gathering hyssop from mountain areas when he lived near the Uintah- Ouray Reservation as a child . None of the Ute consultants we interviewed confirmed this. Uses by Neighboring Great Basin Populations: The Gosiutes used the seeds of this plant ( Fowler 1986: 74). The Paiutes of Nevada made an infusion of the leaves for indigestion and stomach pains, as a tea for colds, and mashed the leaves in a poultice for swelling. The Shoshones of Nevada employed nettleleaf hyssop as a physic ( Train et al. 1974: 33). A. 5.. 7..... Stinging.. Nettle ( Urtica dioica , Urticaceae): Reported Locations: Located at an elevation of 6,200 to 8,500 feet, this plant is occasional and locally abundant across the Uinta mountains ( Goodrich and Neese 1986: 287). ECOTONE ( 1995) doesn't list thistles for reservation lands, however. One consultant ( 2.1) mentioned the area of Rock Creek as a choice location. Ute Medicinal and Ritual Uses: Although not reported in the literature, one consultant ( 2.1) indicates it is applied to the skin and joints to treat arthritis. Uses by Neighboring Great Basin Populations: Train et al. ( 1974: 146) report that the Shoshones and Paiutes of Nevada used the Urtica gracilis ( nettle) as a counter- irritant, switched vigorously on the afflicted portion of the body. The roots were also used for rheumatism and the leaves for colds. Chamberlin ( 1911: 383) also listed a nettle for the Gosiutes, but did not report how it was used. A3. S. Indian... Paintbrush ( Castilleja spp., Schrophulariaceae): One Ute name may be /? uka- si= ti/ ( Smith 1974a: 273). Reported Locations: Goodrich and Neese ( 1986: 273- 4) list nine different varieties of paintbrush which occur from 4,700 to 11,700 feet in many 67 |
