| Abies grandis (Dougl. ex D. Don) Lindl. Grand Fir USDA ABGRG |
Thompson Drug, Pediatric Aid Branches thought to be of help to young girl under 'magical spell.' Steedman, E.V., 1928, The Ethnobotany of the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, SI-BAE Annual Report #45:441-522, page 509 |
| Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt. Subalpine Fir USDA ABLAL |
Flathead Drug, Pediatric Aid Needles pulverized into baby powder and used for rashes from excessive urination. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 2 |
| Abronia elliptica A. Nels. Fragrant White Sand Verbena USDA ABEL |
Hopi Drug, Pediatric Aid Plant placed on child's head to induce sleep. Whiting, Alfred F., 1939, Ethnobotany of the Hopi, Museum of Northern Arizona Bulletin #15, page 75 |
| Acacia koa Gray Koa USDA ACKO |
Hawaiian Drug, Pediatric Aid Ashes of this and other plants applied to the mouth interior of infants for physical weakness. Akana, Akaiko, 1922, Hawaiian Herbs of Medicinal Value, Honolulu: Pacific Book House, page 46 |
| Achillea millefolium L. Common Yarrow USDA ACMIM2 |
Abnaki Drug, Pediatric Aid Infusion of whole plant given to children for colds. Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 174 |
| Achillea millefolium L. Common Yarrow USDA ACMIM2 |
Bella Coola Drug, Pediatric Aid Poultice of leaves and eulachon grease applied to the chest and back of children for bronchitis. Turner, Nancy J., 1973, The Ethnobotany of the Bella Coola Indians of British Columbia, Syesis 6:193-220, page 201 |
| Achillea millefolium L. Common Yarrow USDA ACMIM2 |
Iroquois Drug, Pediatric Aid Compound decoction of stems given to children with diarrhea. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 470 |
| Achillea millefolium L. Common Yarrow USDA ACMIM2 |
Iroquois Drug, Pediatric Aid Decoction of plants given and used as wash for babies with convulsions. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 470 |
| Achillea millefolium L. Common Yarrow USDA ACMIM2 |
Iroquois Drug, Pediatric Aid Infusion of leaves given to babies with any kind of sickness or fever. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 469 |
| Achillea millefolium L. Common Yarrow USDA ACMIM2 |
Menominee Drug, Pediatric Aid Poultice of leaves used for 'the rash of children.' Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 28, 29 |
| Achillea millefolium L. Common Yarrow USDA ACMIM2 |
Quileute Drug, Pediatric Aid Decoction of leaves used as an aromatic bath for sick infants. Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 49 |
| Achillea millefolium L. Common Yarrow USDA ACMIM2 |
Thompson Drug, Pediatric Aid Infusion of leaves given to children for diarrhea. Turner, Nancy J., Laurence C. Thompson and M. Terry Thompson et al., 1990, Thompson Ethnobotany: Knowledge and Usage of Plants by the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, Victoria. Royal British Columbia Museum, page 166 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Cree, Woodlands Drug, Pediatric Aid Flowers & wild mint flowers wrapped in a cloth, dipped in water & used to remove teething gum pus. Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 22 |
| Achillea sibirica Ledeb. Siberian Yarrow USDA ACSI |
Cree, Woodlands Drug, Pediatric Aid Decoction of roots and other herbs taken for teething related sickness. Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 23 |
| Acorus calamus L. Calamus USDA ACAM |
Cheyenne Drug, Pediatric Aid Bit of root tied to child's clothing to keep the night spirits away. Grinnell, George Bird, 1905, Some Cheyenne Plant Medicines, American Anthropologist 7:37-43, page 42 |
| Acorus calamus L. Calamus USDA ACAM |
Cheyenne Drug, Pediatric Aid Root tied to child's dress or blanket to keep away the night spirits. Grinnell, George Bird, 1972, The Cheyenne Indians - Their History and Ways of Life Vol.2, Lincoln. University of Nebraska Press, page 171 |
| Acorus calamus L. Calamus USDA ACAM |
Chippewa Drug, Pediatric Aid Decoction of root taken and dried root chewed by children for toothache. Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 342 |
| Acorus calamus L. Calamus USDA ACAM |
Chippewa Drug, Pediatric Aid Decoction of root used by children as a gargle for sore throat. Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 342 |
| Acorus calamus L. Calamus USDA ACAM |
Chippewa Drug, Pediatric Aid Infusion of root taken by children and adults as a physic. Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 344 |
| Acorus calamus L. Calamus USDA ACAM |
Cree, Woodlands Drug, Pediatric Aid Decoction of rootstocks used for sickness related to teething. Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 24 |
| Acorus calamus L. Calamus USDA ACAM |
Iroquois Drug, Pediatric Aid Compound decoction taken for 'boils around the abdomen of children.' Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 278 |
| Acorus calamus L. Calamus USDA ACAM |
Iroquois Drug, Pediatric Aid Infusion of plant and another plant given to children with poor blood circulation. Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 70 |
| Acorus calamus L. Calamus USDA ACAM |
Iroquois Drug, Pediatric Aid Infusion of roots and another plant given to children who scream during the night. Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 70 |
| Acorus calamus L. Calamus USDA ACAM |
Nanticoke Drug, Pediatric Aid Infusion of root given to infants for colds. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 55 |
| Acorus calamus L. Calamus USDA ACAM |
Rappahannock Drug, Pediatric Aid Infusion given to children and babies for fretfulness, pains and stomach cramps. Speck, Frank G., R.B. Hassrick and E.S. Carpenter, 1942, Rappahannock Herbals, Folk-Lore and Science of Cures, Proceedings of the Delaware County Institute of Science 10:7-55., page 30 |
| Actaea pachypoda Ell. White Baneberry USDA ACPA |
Chippewa Drug, Pediatric Aid Decoction of roots taken by children and adults for convulsions. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1933, Some Chippewa Uses of Plants, Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press, page 130 |
| Actaea racemosa var. racemosa Black Bugbane |
Cherokee Drug, Pediatric Aid Given to make babies sleep. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 30 |
| Actaea racemosa var. racemosa Black Bugbane |
Iroquois Drug, Pediatric Aid Poultice of smashed leaves applied to babies with sore backs. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 320 |
| Adiantum pedatum L. Northern Maidenhair USDA ADPE |
Iroquois Drug, Pediatric Aid Decoction of plant used by children for cramps. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 258 |
| Adiantum pedatum L. Northern Maidenhair USDA ADPE |
Iroquois Drug, Pediatric Aid Poultice of smashed plant applied to sore back of babies. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 257 |
| Adiantum pedatum L. Northern Maidenhair USDA ADPE |
Meskwaki Drug, Pediatric Aid Compound containing root and stems used for children who 'turn black.' Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 237 |
| Agastache urticifolia (Benth.) Kuntze Nettleleaf Giant Hyssop USDA AGURU |
Okanagan-Colville Drug, Pediatric Aid Leaves placed in babies' blankets for fevers. Turner, Nancy J., R. Bouchard and Dorothy I.D. Kennedy, 1980, Ethnobotany of the Okanagan-Colville Indians of British Columbia and Washington, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 109 |
| Agrimonia gryposepala Wallr. Tall Hairy Agrimony USDA AGGR2 |
Cherokee Drug, Pediatric Aid Infusion of root given to satisfy children's hunger. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 22 |
| Agrimonia gryposepala Wallr. Tall Hairy Agrimony USDA AGGR2 |
Iroquois Drug, Pediatric Aid Infusion given to children for diarrhea, 'summer complaint' and vomiting. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 357 |
| Agrimonia parviflora Ait. Harvestlice USDA AGPA6 |
Cherokee Drug, Pediatric Aid Infusion of root given to satisfy children's hunger. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 22 |
| Aleurites moluccana (L.) Willd. Indian Walnut USDA ALMO2 |
Hawaiian Drug, Pediatric Aid Flowers & other plants pounded & resulting liquid given to infants for stomach or bowel disorders. Akana, Akaiko, 1922, Hawaiian Herbs of Medicinal Value, Honolulu: Pacific Book House, page 56 |
| Allium canadense L. Meadow Garlic USDA ALCAC |
Cherokee Drug, Pediatric Aid Tincture used to prevent worms and colic in children and used as a croup remedy. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 35 |
| Allium cernuum Roth Nodding Onion USDA ALCEC2 |
Cherokee Drug, Pediatric Aid Juice given to children for hives and croup. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 47 |
| Allium sativum L. Cultivated Garlic USDA ALSA2 |
Cherokee Drug, Pediatric Aid Tincture used to prevent worms and colic in children and used as a croup remedy. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 35 |
| Allium sp. Onion |
Blackfoot Drug, Pediatric Aid Infusion of bulb taken by nursing mother to pass medicinal properties to the child through the milk. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 65 |
| Allium sp. Onion |
Iroquois Drug, Pediatric Aid Compound infusion used for a 'baby who starts suddenly, especially in sleep.' Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 320 |
| Allium stellatum Nutt. ex Ker-Gawl. Autumn Onion USDA ALST |
Chippewa Drug, Pediatric Aid Sweetened decoction of root taken, especially by children, for colds. Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 340 |
| Allium tricoccum Ait. Wild Leek USDA ALTR3 |
Iroquois Drug, Pediatric Aid Decoction of plant given to children for worms. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 281 |
| Allium vineale L. Wild Garlic USDA ALVIV |
Cherokee Drug, Pediatric Aid Tincture used to prevent worms and colic in children and used as a croup remedy. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 35 |
| Alnus incana (L.) Moench Mountain Alder USDA ALINR |
Meskwaki Drug, Pediatric Aid Decoction of root given to children who pass blood in their stools. Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 206 |
| Alnus incana ssp. tenuifolia (Nutt.) Breitung Thinleaf Alder USDA ALINT |
Okanagan-Colville Drug, Pediatric Aid Infusion of plant tops given to children with poor appetites. Turner, Nancy J., R. Bouchard and Dorothy I.D. Kennedy, 1980, Ethnobotany of the Okanagan-Colville Indians of British Columbia and Washington, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 87 |
| Alnus rhombifolia Nutt. White Alder USDA ALRH2 |
Pomo Drug, Pediatric Aid Decoction of bark used as a wash for babies with skin disease. Gifford, E. W., 1967, Ethnographic Notes on the Southwestern Pomo, Anthropological Records 25:10-15, page 12 |
| Alnus serrulata (Ait.) Willd. Hazel Alder USDA ALSE2 |
Cherokee Drug, Pediatric Aid Infusion of bark given to babies for 'thrash,' a mouth soreness. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 22 |
| Alnus viridis ssp. crispa (Ait.) Turrill American Green Alder USDA ALVIC |
Okanagan-Colville Drug, Pediatric Aid Infusion of plant tops given to children with poor appetites. Turner, Nancy J., R. Bouchard and Dorothy I.D. Kennedy, 1980, Ethnobotany of the Okanagan-Colville Indians of British Columbia and Washington, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 87 |
| Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer Saskatoon Serviceberry USDA AMALA |
Blackfoot Drug, Pediatric Aid Infusion of plant & choke cherry cambium taken by nursing mothers to pass medicinal values to baby. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 68 |