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Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill.
Balsam Fir
USDA ABBA
Abnaki Drug, Dermatological Aid
Gum used for 'slight' itches.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 164
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill.
Balsam Fir
USDA ABBA
Abnaki Drug, Dermatological Aid
Gum used to make various ointments.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 164
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill.
Balsam Fir
USDA ABBA
Abnaki Drug, Disinfectant
Used as an antiseptic.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 155
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill.
Balsam Fir
USDA ABBA
Abnaki Drug, Panacea
Leaves made into pillows and used as a panacea.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 155
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill.
Balsam Fir
USDA ABBA
Abnaki Drug, Unspecified
Needles and wood stuffed into pillows and used for good health.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 163
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill.
Balsam Fir
USDA ABBA
Abnaki Drug, Unspecified
Needles stuffed into pillows and used for good health.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 164
Acer pensylvanicum L.
Striped Maple
USDA ACPE
Abnaki Drug, Respiratory Aid
Used for bronchial troubles.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 154
Acer rubrum L.
Red Maple
USDA ACRUR
Abnaki Food, Sweetener
Sap used to make sugar.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 170
Acer rubrum L.
Red Maple
USDA ACRUR
Abnaki Food, Sweetener
Used as a sweetener.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 152
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Abnaki Drug, Cold Remedy
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
Abnaki Drug, Febrifuge
Used for fevers.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 154
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Abnaki Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy
Used for grippe.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 154
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
Acorus calamus L.
Calamus
USDA ACAM
Abnaki Drug, Carminative
Decoction of roots taken for stomach gas.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 175
Acorus calamus L.
Calamus
USDA ACAM
Abnaki Drug, Carminative
Used for stomach gases.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 154
Acorus calamus L.
Calamus
USDA ACAM
Abnaki Food, Unspecified
Roots used for food.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 175
Alnus incana ssp. rugosa (Du Roi) Clausen
Speckled Alder
USDA ALINR
Abnaki Drug, Dermatological Aid
Decoction of plant, two other plants and Vaseline used as an ointment for 'slight' itches.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 165
Alnus incana ssp. rugosa (Du Roi) Clausen
Speckled Alder
USDA ALINR
Abnaki Drug, Dermatological Aid
Used for 'slight' itches.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 155
Amelanchier sp.

Abnaki Food, Fruit
Fruit used for food.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 152
Amelanchier sp.

Abnaki Food, Fruit
Fruits eaten for food.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 168
Anthoxanthum odoratum L.
Sweet Vernalgrass
USDA ANOD
Abnaki Fiber, Basketry
Used to make baskets.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 175
Anthoxanthum odoratum L.
Sweet Vernalgrass
USDA ANOD
Abnaki Other, Containers
Used to make containers.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 156
Apocynum sp.

Abnaki Fiber, Basketry
Used to make baskets.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 156
Aralia nudicaulis L.
Wild Sarsaparilla
USDA ARNU2
Abnaki Drug, Blood Medicine
Used as a tonic to strengthen the blood.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 154
Aralia nudicaulis L.
Wild Sarsaparilla
USDA ARNU2
Abnaki Drug, Blood Medicine
Used to strengthen the blood.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 170
Arctium minus Bernh.
Lesser Burrdock
USDA ARMI2
Abnaki Drug, Analgesic
Poultice of leaves applied to the head for headaches.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 173
Arctium minus Bernh.
Lesser Burrdock
USDA ARMI2
Abnaki Drug, Analgesic
Used for headaches.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 155
Arctium minus Bernh.
Lesser Burrdock
USDA ARMI2
Abnaki Drug, Antirheumatic (External)
Used as a medicine for rheumatism.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 155
Arctium minus Bernh.
Lesser Burrdock
USDA ARMI2
Abnaki Drug, Antirheumatic (Internal)
Decoction of roots taken for rheumatism.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 173
Arctium minus Bernh.
Lesser Burrdock
USDA ARMI2
Abnaki Drug, Febrifuge
Used for trembling fevers.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 154
Arctium minus Bernh.
Lesser Burrdock
USDA ARMI2
Abnaki Drug, Febrifuge
Used for trembling fevers.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 173
Arctium minus Bernh.
Lesser Burrdock
USDA ARMI2
Abnaki Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy
Used for grippe.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 154
Asarum canadense L.
Canadian Wildginger
USDA ASCA
Abnaki Drug, Cold Remedy
Decoction of plant and another plant used for colds.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 166
Asarum canadense L.
Canadian Wildginger
USDA ASCA
Abnaki Drug, Cough Medicine
Used for coughs.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 154
Betula papyrifera Marsh.
Paper Birch
USDA BEPAP
Abnaki Fiber, Basketry
Bark used to make baskets.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 156
Betula papyrifera Marsh.
Paper Birch
USDA BEPAP
Abnaki Fiber, Canoe Material
Bark used to make canoes.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 164
Betula papyrifera Marsh.
Paper Birch
USDA BEPAP
Abnaki Other, Containers
Bark used to wrap and store wood for a year.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 164
Botrychium virginianum (L.) Sw.
Rattlesnake Fern
USDA BOVI
Abnaki Drug, Other
Used as a demulcent.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 155
Botrychium virginianum (L.) Sw.
Rattlesnake Fern
USDA BOVI
Abnaki Drug, Pediatric Aid
Decoction of plant given to children with illness.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 162
Botrychium virginianum (L.) Sw.
Rattlesnake Fern
USDA BOVI
Abnaki Drug, Unspecified
Decoction of plant given to children with illness.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 162
Caltha palustris L.
Yellow Marshmarigold
USDA CAPAP6
Abnaki Drug, Poison
Plant considered poisonous.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 155
Caltha palustris L.
Yellow Marshmarigold
USDA CAPAP6
Abnaki Food, Unspecified
Leaves boiled with lard and eaten.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 166
Caltha palustris L.
Yellow Marshmarigold
USDA CAPAP6
Abnaki Food, Vegetable
Seeds used for food.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 152
Cardamine diphylla (Michx.) Wood
Crinkleroot
USDA CADI10
Abnaki Food, Sauce & Relish
Used as a condiment.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 152
Cardamine diphylla (Michx.) Wood
Crinkleroot
USDA CADI10
Abnaki Food, Unspecified
Species used for food.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 167
Carum carvi L.
Caraway
USDA CACA19
Abnaki Drug, Analgesic
Used as an analgesic.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 155
Chamerion angustifolium ssp. angustifolium
Fireweed
USDA CHANA2
Abnaki Drug, Cough Medicine
Roots used for coughs.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 154
Chimaphila umbellata (L.) W. Bart.
Pipsissewa
USDA CHUMC2
Abnaki Drug, Cold Remedy
Used for head colds.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 154
Chimaphila umbellata (L.) W. Bart.
Pipsissewa
USDA CHUMC2
Abnaki Drug, Nose Medicine
Powdered leaves mixed with bark from another plant and used as snuff for nasal inflammation.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 170
Cirsium arvense (L.) Scop.
Canadian Thistle
USDA CIAR4
Abnaki Drug, Anthelmintic
Decoction of roots used by children for worms.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 173