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Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill.
Balsam Fir
USDA ABBA
Ojibwa Drug, Eye Medicine
Liquid balsam from bark blister used for sore eyes.
Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 378
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill.
Balsam Fir
USDA ABBA
Ojibwa Drug, Stimulant
Leaves used as a reviver and used in compound as a wash.
Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 378
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill.
Balsam Fir
USDA ABBA
Ojibwa Fiber, Canoe Material
Resin boiled twice and added to suet or fat to make a canoe pitch.
Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 420
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill.
Balsam Fir
USDA ABBA
Ojibwa, South Drug, Cold Remedy
Bark gum taken for chest soreness from colds.
Hoffman, W.J., 1891, The Midewiwin or 'Grand Medicine Society' of the Ojibwa, SI-BAE Annual Report #7, page 198
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill.
Balsam Fir
USDA ABBA
Ojibwa, South Drug, Dermatological Aid
Bark gum applied to cuts and sores.
Hoffman, W.J., 1891, The Midewiwin or 'Grand Medicine Society' of the Ojibwa, SI-BAE Annual Report #7, page 198
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill.
Balsam Fir
USDA ABBA
Ojibwa, South Drug, Diaphoretic
Decoction of bark used to induce sweating.
Hoffman, W.J., 1891, The Midewiwin or 'Grand Medicine Society' of the Ojibwa, SI-BAE Annual Report #7, page 198
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill.
Balsam Fir
USDA ABBA
Ojibwa, South Drug, Venereal Aid
Bark gum taken for gonorrhea.
Hoffman, W.J., 1891, The Midewiwin or 'Grand Medicine Society' of the Ojibwa, SI-BAE Annual Report #7, page 198
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill.
Balsam Fir
USDA ABBA
Penobscot Drug, Burn Dressing
Sap smeared over burns, sores and cuts.
Speck, Frank G., 1917, Medicine Practices of the Northeastern Algonquians, Proceedings of the 19th International Congress of Americanists Pp. 303-321, page 309
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill.
Balsam Fir
USDA ABBA
Penobscot Drug, Dermatological Aid
Sap used as a salve for burns, sores and cuts.
Speck, Frank G., 1917, Medicine Practices of the Northeastern Algonquians, Proceedings of the 19th International Congress of Americanists Pp. 303-321, page 309
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill.
Balsam Fir
USDA ABBA
Potawatomi Drug, Cold Remedy
Fresh balsam gum swallowed for colds.
Smith, Huron H., 1933, Ethnobotany of the Forest Potawatomi Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 7:1-230, page 68, 69
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill.
Balsam Fir
USDA ABBA
Potawatomi Drug, Cold Remedy
Needles used to make pillows, believing that the aroma kept one from having a cold.
Smith, Huron H., 1933, Ethnobotany of the Forest Potawatomi Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 7:1-230, page 121
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill.
Balsam Fir
USDA ABBA
Potawatomi Drug, Dermatological Aid
Balsam gum used as a salve for sores.
Smith, Huron H., 1933, Ethnobotany of the Forest Potawatomi Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 7:1-230, page 68, 69
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill.
Balsam Fir
USDA ABBA
Potawatomi Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy
Infusion of bark taken for 'consumption and other internal affections.'
Smith, Huron H., 1933, Ethnobotany of the Forest Potawatomi Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 7:1-230, page 68, 69
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill.
Balsam Fir
USDA ABBA
Potawatomi Fiber, Mats, Rugs & Bedding
Needles used to make pillows, believing that the aroma kept one from having a cold.
Smith, Huron H., 1933, Ethnobotany of the Forest Potawatomi Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 7:1-230, page 121
Abies concolor (Gord. & Glend.) Lindl. ex Hildebr.
White Fir
USDA ABCOC
Keres, Western Drug, Antirheumatic (External)
Infusion of foliage used as a bath for rheumatism.
Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 24
Abies concolor (Gord. & Glend.) Lindl. ex Hildebr.
White Fir
USDA ABCOC
Keres, Western Drug, Antirheumatic (Internal)
Infusion of foliage taken for rheumatism.
Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 24
Abies concolor (Gord. & Glend.) Lindl. ex Hildebr.
White Fir
USDA ABCOC
Keres, Western Other, Decorations
Plant used for decoration at dances and in the house.
Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 24
Abies concolor (Gord. & Glend.) Lindl. ex Hildebr.
White Fir
USDA ABCOC
Klamath Dye, Brown
Bark used as a tan dye for buckskin.
Coville, Frederick V., 1897, Notes On The Plants Used By The Klamath Indians Of Oregon., Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 5(2):87-110, page 88
Abies concolor (Gord. & Glend.) Lindl. ex Hildebr.
White Fir
USDA ABCOC
Klamath Other, Hide Preparation
Bark used to tan buckskin.
Coville, Frederick V., 1897, Notes On The Plants Used By The Klamath Indians Of Oregon., Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 5(2):87-110, page 88
Abies concolor (Gord. & Glend.) Lindl. ex Hildebr.
White Fir
USDA ABCOC
Mewuk Fiber, Building Material
Branches used to line acorn caches.
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 346
Abies concolor (Gord. & Glend.) Lindl. ex Hildebr.
White Fir
USDA ABCOC
Paiute Drug, Dermatological Aid
Poultice of fresh pitch applied to cuts.
Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 30
Abies concolor (Gord. & Glend.) Lindl. ex Hildebr.
White Fir
USDA ABCOC
Paiute Drug, Pulmonary Aid
Decoction of needles and bark resin taken for pulmonary troubles.
Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 30
Abies concolor (Gord. & Glend.) Lindl. ex Hildebr.
White Fir
USDA ABCOC
Paiute Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy
Soft bark resin eaten or infusion of bark taken for tuberculosis.
Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 30
Abies concolor (Gord. & Glend.) Lindl. ex Hildebr.
White Fir
USDA ABCOC
Paiute Drug, Venereal Aid
Compound decoction of resin taken for venereal disease.
Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 30
Abies concolor (Gord. & Glend.) Lindl. ex Hildebr.
White Fir
USDA ABCOC
Shoshoni Drug, Dermatological Aid
Simple or compound poultice of warm pitch applied to sores or boils.
Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 30
Abies concolor (Gord. & Glend.) Lindl. ex Hildebr.
White Fir
USDA ABCOC
Shoshoni Drug, Pulmonary Aid
Decoction of needles and bark resin taken for pulmonary troubles.
Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 30
Abies concolor (Gord. & Glend.) Lindl. ex Hildebr.
White Fir
USDA ABCOC
Tewa Drug, Dermatological Aid
Resinous sap from main stem and larger branches used for cuts.
Robbins, W.W., J.P. Harrington and B. Freire-Marreco, 1916, Ethnobotany of the Tewa Indians, SI-BAE Bulletin #55, page 38
Abies concolor (Gord. & Glend.) Lindl. ex Hildebr.
White Fir
USDA ABCOC
Tewa Other, Smoking Tools
Twigs used for making pipe stems.
Robbins, W.W., J.P. Harrington and B. Freire-Marreco, 1916, Ethnobotany of the Tewa Indians, SI-BAE Bulletin #55, page 38
Abies concolor (Gord. & Glend.) Lindl. ex Hildebr.
White Fir
USDA ABCOC
Washo Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy
Soft bark resin eaten or infusion of bark taken for tuberculosis.
Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 30
Abies fraseri (Pursh) Poir.
Fraser's Fir
USDA ABFR
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid
Used for wounds and ulcers.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 34
Abies fraseri (Pursh) Poir.
Fraser's Fir
USDA ABFR
Cherokee Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Taken 'to loosen bowels and cleanse and heal internal ulcers.'
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 34
Abies fraseri (Pursh) Poir.
Fraser's Fir
USDA ABFR
Cherokee Drug, Gynecological Aid
Used for 'falling of the womb,' the 'whites' and weak backs in females.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 34
Abies fraseri (Pursh) Poir.
Fraser's Fir
USDA ABFR
Cherokee Drug, Kidney Aid
Burst blister, take ooze alone or with turpentine for 'kidney trouble.'
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 34
Abies fraseri (Pursh) Poir.
Fraser's Fir
USDA ABFR
Cherokee Drug, Laxative
Taken 'to loosen bowels and cleanse and heal internal ulcers.'
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 34
Abies fraseri (Pursh) Poir.
Fraser's Fir
USDA ABFR
Cherokee Drug, Pulmonary Aid
'Balsam for breast and lung complaints with pain, soreness or cough.'
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 34
Abies fraseri (Pursh) Poir.
Fraser's Fir
USDA ABFR
Cherokee Drug, Urinary Aid
Used for urinary diseases.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 34
Abies fraseri (Pursh) Poir.
Fraser's Fir
USDA ABFR
Cherokee Drug, Venereal Aid
Used for venereal diseases.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 34
Abies grandis (Dougl. ex D. Don) Lindl.
Grand Fir
USDA ABGRG
Bella Coola Drug, Eye Medicine
Compound of gum drawn on a hair across sore eyes.
Smith, Harlan I., 1929, Materia Medica of the Bella Coola and Neighboring Tribes of British Columbia, National Museum of Canada Bulletin 56:47-68, page 50
Abies grandis (Dougl. ex D. Don) Lindl.
Grand Fir
USDA ABGRG
Bella Coola Drug, Eye Medicine
Liquid pitch mixed with mountain goat tallow and used for infected eyes.
Turner, Nancy J., 1973, The Ethnobotany of the Bella Coola Indians of British Columbia, Syesis 6:193-220, page 197
Abies grandis (Dougl. ex D. Don) Lindl.
Grand Fir
USDA ABGRG
Bella Coola Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Decoction of root bark or stem taken every day for stomach trouble.
Smith, Harlan I., 1929, Materia Medica of the Bella Coola and Neighboring Tribes of British Columbia, National Museum of Canada Bulletin 56:47-68, page 50
Abies grandis (Dougl. ex D. Don) Lindl.
Grand Fir
USDA ABGRG
Bella Coola Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Infusion of bark taken for stomach ailments.
Turner, Nancy J., 1973, The Ethnobotany of the Bella Coola Indians of British Columbia, Syesis 6:193-220, page 197
Abies grandis (Dougl. ex D. Don) Lindl.
Grand Fir
USDA ABGRG
Bella Coola Drug, Throat Aid
Compound of gum from bark blisters warmed and taken for sore throat.
Smith, Harlan I., 1929, Materia Medica of the Bella Coola and Neighboring Tribes of British Columbia, National Museum of Canada Bulletin 56:47-68, page 50
Abies grandis (Dougl. ex D. Don) Lindl.
Grand Fir
USDA ABGRG
Bella Coola Drug, Throat Aid
Liquid pitch mixed with mountain goat tallow and taken for sore throat.
Turner, Nancy J., 1973, The Ethnobotany of the Bella Coola Indians of British Columbia, Syesis 6:193-220, page 197
Abies grandis (Dougl. ex D. Don) Lindl.
Grand Fir
USDA ABGRG
Bella Coola Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy
Decoction of root bark or stem taken every day for tuberculosis.
Smith, Harlan I., 1929, Materia Medica of the Bella Coola and Neighboring Tribes of British Columbia, National Museum of Canada Bulletin 56:47-68, page 50
Abies grandis (Dougl. ex D. Don) Lindl.
Grand Fir
USDA ABGRG
Bella Coola Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy
Infusion of bark taken for tuberculosis.
Turner, Nancy J., 1973, The Ethnobotany of the Bella Coola Indians of British Columbia, Syesis 6:193-220, page 197
Abies grandis (Dougl. ex D. Don) Lindl.
Grand Fir
USDA ABGRG
Carrier, Southern Drug, Unspecified
Tree used as medicine.
Smith, Harlan I., 1929, Materia Medica of the Bella Coola and Neighboring Tribes of British Columbia, National Museum of Canada Bulletin 56:47-68, page 50
Abies grandis (Dougl. ex D. Don) Lindl.
Grand Fir
USDA ABGRG
Chehalis Drug, Cold Remedy
Decoction of needles taken for colds.
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 19
Abies grandis (Dougl. ex D. Don) Lindl.
Grand Fir
USDA ABGRG
Chehalis Other, Fuel
Wood used for fuel.
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 19
Abies grandis (Dougl. ex D. Don) Lindl.
Grand Fir
USDA ABGRG
Gitksan Drug, Antirheumatic (External)
Poultice of compound containing bark applied for rheumatism.
Smith, Harlan I., 1929, Materia Medica of the Bella Coola and Neighboring Tribes of British Columbia, National Museum of Canada Bulletin 56:47-68, page 50
Abies grandis (Dougl. ex D. Don) Lindl.
Grand Fir
USDA ABGRG
Gitksan Drug, Dermatological Aid
Poultice of compound containing bark applied to boils or ulcers.
Smith, Harlan I., 1929, Materia Medica of the Bella Coola and Neighboring Tribes of British Columbia, National Museum of Canada Bulletin 56:47-68, page 50