An eyewash was made from a species found near Arlee; the 
bark, leaves, or young stem tips were used (RD, AV). The bark of 
a different species was chewed for diarrhea, dysentery and 
summer flu (RD, AV). 
Branches were used in the construction of sweathouses, 
baskets, etc. (RS, AV). Bark from a species found in the Black- 
foot valley was used to make rope used for horses (This could 
possibly be E/laeagnus commutata) (AV). 
S AXIFRAGACEAE 
Heuchera cylindrica Doug]. — (Alumroot) 
cepcup (PB): pertains to ‘sticky’ 
An infusion of the root was drunk for stomach ache and 
diarrhea, or the root was chewed directly for immediate results 
(PB, RS, T-H). Of all the plants known for stomach ache and 
diarrhea, this was recognized to be the best remedy (PB). 
SCROPHULARIACEAE 
Besseya rubra (Dougl.) Rydb. — (Kitten-tails) 
chechelshu (AV) 
A strong tasting tea made from either the fresh or dried roots 
was drunk for colds (RS); it was also taken as a physic (RS, AV). 
Castilleja sp. — (Indian paintbrush) 
sccmelt sce?ekw si? Ishis (PB): ‘children’s flower 
food’ 
Indian children sucked the nectar from the flower (PB, RD, 
IP}. 
Verbascum thapsis L. — (Mullein) 
chxelkwasqis (PB, LP): ‘train’s seeds’ 
The plant was boiled to make a shampoo which lathers like 
soap. It was thought to turn hair darker (RS). The plant is so 
named for the fact that it was first observed by the Flatheads 
along railroad tracks, its origin due to seeds falling out of the train 
(PB). 
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