| Glechoma hederacea L. Groundivy USDA GLHE2 |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Infusion used for babies' hives. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 37 |
| Glechoma hederacea L. Groundivy USDA GLHE2 |
Cherokee Drug, Pediatric Aid Infusion used for babies' hives. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 37 |
| Goodyera pubescens (Willd.) R. Br. ex Ait. f. Downy Rattlesnake Plantain USDA GOPU |
Mohegan Drug, Oral Aid Poultice of mashed leaves used for babies with sore mouths. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1928, Mohegan Medicinal Practices, Weather-Lore and Superstitions, SI-BAE Annual Report #43: 264-270, page 265 |
| Goodyera pubescens (Willd.) R. Br. ex Ait. f. Downy Rattlesnake Plantain USDA GOPU |
Mohegan Drug, Pediatric Aid Poultice of mashed leaves used for babies with sore mouths. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1928, Mohegan Medicinal Practices, Weather-Lore and Superstitions, SI-BAE Annual Report #43: 264-270, page 265 |
| Heuchera cylindrica Dougl. ex Hook. Roundleaf Alumroot USDA HECYC |
Okanagan-Colville Drug, Pediatric Aid Decoction of roots used, especially for children & babies, to rinse out the mouth for sore throats. 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 138 |
| Heuchera cylindrica Dougl. ex Hook. Roundleaf Alumroot USDA HECYC |
Okanagan-Colville Drug, Throat Aid Decoction of roots used, especially for children & babies, to rinse out the mouth for sore throats. 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 138 |
| Heuchera rubescens Torr. Pink Alumroot USDA HERUR2 |
Gosiute Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Decoction of roots used for babies and children with colic. Chamberlin, Ralph V., 1911, The Ethno-Botany of the Gosiute Indians of Utah, Memoirs of the American Anthropological Association 2(5):331-405., page 371 |
| Heuchera rubescens Torr. Pink Alumroot USDA HERUR2 |
Gosiute Drug, Pediatric Aid Decoction of roots used for babies and children with colic. Chamberlin, Ralph V., 1911, The Ethno-Botany of the Gosiute Indians of Utah, Memoirs of the American Anthropological Association 2(5):331-405., page 371 |
| Heuchera sp. Alum Root |
Gosiute Drug, Cathartic Plant used as a purgative for babies and adults with intestinal disorders. Chamberlin, Ralph V., 1911, The Ethno-Botany of the Gosiute Indians of Utah, Memoirs of the American Anthropological Association 2(5):331-405., page 350 |
| Heuchera sp. Alum Root |
Gosiute Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Plant used as a purgative for babies and adults with intestinal disorders. Chamberlin, Ralph V., 1911, The Ethno-Botany of the Gosiute Indians of Utah, Memoirs of the American Anthropological Association 2(5):331-405., page 350 |
| Heuchera sp. Alum Root |
Gosiute Drug, Pediatric Aid Plant used as a purgative for babies and adults with intestinal disorders. Chamberlin, Ralph V., 1911, The Ethno-Botany of the Gosiute Indians of Utah, Memoirs of the American Anthropological Association 2(5):331-405., page 350 |
| Hylotelephium telephium ssp. telephium Witch's Moneybags USDA HYTET2 |
Iroquois Drug, Dermatological Aid Plant used when babies cry or for bruises. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 343 |
| Hylotelephium telephium ssp. telephium Witch's Moneybags USDA HYTET2 |
Iroquois Drug, Pediatric Aid Used for crying babies or bruises. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 343 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Juice rubbed on 'ivy poisoning' and infusion of root used for babies with hives. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 41 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Cherokee Drug, Pediatric Aid Infusion of root used for babies with 'bold hives' and leaves used for 'child's sour stomach.' Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 41 |
| Impatiens pallida Nutt. Pale Touchmenot USDA IMPA |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Juice rubbed on 'ivy poisoning' and infusion of root used for babies with hives. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 41 |
| Impatiens pallida Nutt. Pale Touchmenot USDA IMPA |
Cherokee Drug, Pediatric Aid Infusion of root used for babies with 'bold hives' and leaves used for 'child's sour stomach.' Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 41 |
| Iris douglasiana Herbert Douglas Iris USDA IRDO |
Yokia Drug, Oral Aid Leaves used to wrap babies during berry gathering trips to retard perspiration and prevent thirst. Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 330 |
| Iris douglasiana Herbert Douglas Iris USDA IRDO |
Yokia Drug, Pediatric Aid Leaves used to wrap babies during berry gathering trips to retard perspiration and prevent thirst. Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 330 |
| Jacquemontia ovalifolia ssp. sandwicensis (Gray) Robertson Ovalleaf Clustervine USDA JAOVS |
Hawaiian Drug, Pediatric Aid Plant used for babies with general body weakness. Akana, Akaiko, 1922, Hawaiian Herbs of Medicinal Value, Honolulu: Pacific Book House, page 73 |
| Jacquemontia ovalifolia ssp. sandwicensis (Gray) Robertson Ovalleaf Clustervine USDA JAOVS |
Hawaiian Drug, Strengthener Plant used for babies with general body weakness. Akana, Akaiko, 1922, Hawaiian Herbs of Medicinal Value, Honolulu: Pacific Book House, page 73 |
| Juncus effusus L. Common Rush USDA JUEFE2 |
Cherokee Drug, Orthopedic Aid Infusion given to babies to prevent lameness. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 53 |
| Juncus effusus L. Common Rush USDA JUEFE2 |
Cherokee Drug, Pediatric Aid Infusion used as a wash to strengthen babies and given to babies to prevent lameness. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 53 |
| Juncus effusus L. Common Rush USDA JUEFE2 |
Cherokee Drug, Strengthener Infusion used as a wash to strengthen babies. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 53 |
| Juncus tenuis Willd. Poverty Rush USDA JUTE |
Cherokee Drug, Orthopedic Aid Infusion given to babies to prevent lameness. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 53 |
| Juncus tenuis Willd. Poverty Rush USDA JUTE |
Cherokee Drug, Pediatric Aid Infusion used as a wash to strengthen babies and given to babies to prevent lameness. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 53 |
| Juncus tenuis Willd. Poverty Rush USDA JUTE |
Cherokee Drug, Strengthener Infusion used as a wash to strengthen babies. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 53 |
| Larix occidentalis Nutt. Western Larch USDA LAOC |
Thompson Drug, Pediatric Aid Decoction of bark used as a wash or bath for babies, to make them strong and healthy. 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 99 |
| Larix occidentalis Nutt. Western Larch USDA LAOC |
Thompson Drug, Pediatric Aid Decoction of plant used as a wash to make babies strong and healthy. Steedman, E.V., 1928, The Ethnobotany of the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, SI-BAE Annual Report #45:441-522, page 475 |
| Larix occidentalis Nutt. Western Larch USDA LAOC |
Thompson Drug, Strengthener Decoction of bark used as a wash or bath for babies, to make them strong and healthy. 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 99 |
| Lechea minor L. Thymeleaf Pinweed USDA LEMI |
Seminole Drug, Antidiarrheal Decoction of plant taken by babies & adults for bird sickness: diarrhea, vomiting & appetite loss. Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 234 |
| Lechea minor L. Thymeleaf Pinweed USDA LEMI |
Seminole Drug, Antiemetic Decoction of plant taken by babies & adults for bird sickness: diarrhea, vomiting & appetite loss. Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 234 |
| Lechea minor L. Thymeleaf Pinweed USDA LEMI |
Seminole Drug, Dietary Aid Decoction of plant taken by babies & adults for bird sickness: diarrhea, vomiting & appetite loss. Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 234 |
| Lechea minor L. Thymeleaf Pinweed USDA LEMI |
Seminole Drug, Pediatric Aid Decoction of plant taken by babies & adults for bird sickness: diarrhea, vomiting & appetite loss. Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 234 |
| Liatris laxa Small Rattlesnake Master |
Seminole Drug, Antidiarrheal Decoction of roots taken by babies & adults for bird sickness: diarrhea, vomiting & appetite loss. Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 234 |
| Liatris laxa Small Rattlesnake Master |
Seminole Drug, Antiemetic Decoction of roots taken by babies & adults for bird sickness: diarrhea, vomiting & appetite loss. Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 234 |
| Liatris laxa Small Rattlesnake Master |
Seminole Drug, Dietary Aid Decoction of roots taken by babies & adults for bird sickness: diarrhea, vomiting & appetite loss. Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 234 |
| Liatris laxa Small Rattlesnake Master |
Seminole Drug, Pediatric Aid Decoction of roots taken by babies & adults for bird sickness: diarrhea, vomiting & appetite loss. Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 234 |
| Linaria vulgaris P. Mill. Butter And Eggs USDA LIVU2 |
Iroquois Drug, Pediatric Aid Compound infusion of plants and flowers given to babies that cry too much. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 433 |
| Linaria vulgaris P. Mill. Butter And Eggs USDA LIVU2 |
Iroquois Drug, Sedative Compound infusion of plants and flowers given to babies that cry too much. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 433 |
| Lomatium macrocarpum (Nutt. ex Torr. & Gray) Coult. & Rose Bigseed Biscuitroot USDA LOMA3 |
Okanagan-Colville Drug, Oral Aid Poultice of pounded roots applied to the inside of babies mouths for mouth sores or 'thrush.' 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 69 |
| Lomatium macrocarpum (Nutt. ex Torr. & Gray) Coult. & Rose Bigseed Biscuitroot USDA LOMA3 |
Okanagan-Colville Drug, Pediatric Aid Poultice of pounded roots applied to the inside of babies mouths for mouth sores or 'thrush.' 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 69 |
| Lomatium macrocarpum (Nutt. ex Torr. & Gray) Coult. & Rose Bigseed Biscuitroot USDA LOMA3 |
Thompson Drug, Pediatric Aid Leaves used in babies' bath water to make them sleep a lot. 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 155 |
| Lomatium macrocarpum (Nutt. ex Torr. & Gray) Coult. & Rose Bigseed Biscuitroot USDA LOMA3 |
Thompson Drug, Sedative Leaves used in babies' bath water to make them sleep a lot. 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 155 |
| Lonicera sp. Honeysuckle |
Iroquois Drug, Antidiarrheal Compound decoction of twigs given to babies with diarrhea. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 442 |
| Lonicera sp. Honeysuckle |
Iroquois Drug, Pediatric Aid Compound decoction of twigs given to babies with diarrhea. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 442 |
| Mahonia repens (Lindl.) G. Don Oregongrape USDA MARE11 |
Havasupai Drug, Pediatric Aid Cooled decoction of roots given to sick babies. Weber, Steven A. and P. David Seaman, 1985, Havasupai Habitat: A. F. Whiting's Ethnography of a Traditional Indian Culture, Tucson. The University of Arizona Press, page 219 |
| Mahonia repens (Lindl.) G. Don Oregongrape USDA MARE11 |
Havasupai Drug, Unspecified Cooled decoction of roots given to sick babies. Weber, Steven A. and P. David Seaman, 1985, Havasupai Habitat: A. F. Whiting's Ethnography of a Traditional Indian Culture, Tucson. The University of Arizona Press, page 219 |
| Malus sp. Wild Crabapple |
Creek Drug, Herbal Steam Strong decoction of plant taken, used as wash and herbal steam for rabies. Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 659 |
| Malus sp. Wild Crabapple |
Creek Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy Strong decoction of plant taken, used as wash and herbal steam for rabies. Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 659 |