Medicine:

"Navajo, Ramah Dermatological Aid Cold infusion of plant taken and used as a lotion for spider bites. Gastrointestinal Aid Cold infusion taken with food after swallowing a spider. --- Pomo Gynecological Aid Decoction of plant taken for excessive menstruation. --- Pomo, Kashaya Gynecological Aid Decoction of stem with leaves taken for excessive menstruation. ---" (Moerman 173)

Other Uses:

"Fiber - Okanagan-Coville Cordage Stems used as a 'pack rope' for carrying birds and marmots home after hunting. ---" (Moerman 173)