| Amsinckia lycopsoides Lehm. Tarweed Fiddleneck USDA AMLY |
Mendocino Indian Food, Unspecified Fresh, juicy shoots formerly used for food. Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 382 |
| Amsinckia spectabilis Fisch. & C.A. Mey. Woolly Breeches USDA AMSP3 |
Pima Food, Unspecified Young leaves rolled into balls and eaten raw. Hrdlicka, Ales, 1908, Physiological and Medical Observations Among the Indians of Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico, SI-BAE Bulletin #34:1-427, page 264 |
| Amsinckia tessellata Gray Bristly Fiddleneck USDA AMTET |
Pima Food, Unspecified Leaves eaten raw. Hrdlicka, Ales, 1908, Physiological and Medical Observations Among the Indians of Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico, SI-BAE Bulletin #34:1-427, page 264 |
| Anaphalis margaritacea (L.) Benth. Western Pearlyeverlasting USDA ANMA |
Anticosti Food, Beverage Flowers used to scent alcohol. Rousseau, Jacques, 1946, Notes Sur L'ethnobotanique D'anticosti, Archives de Folklore 1:60-71, page 68 |
| Anaphalis margaritacea (L.) Benth. Western Pearlyeverlasting USDA ANMA |
Anticosti Other, Ceremonial Items Infusion of plant used to 'force the blood for sacrifices.' Rousseau, Jacques, 1946, Notes Sur L'ethnobotanique D'anticosti, Archives de Folklore 1:60-71, page 68 |
| Anaphalis margaritacea (L.) Benth. Western Pearlyeverlasting USDA ANMA |
Cheyenne Drug, Ceremonial Medicine Powdered flowers chewed and rubbed on body to protect and strengthen warrior. Grinnell, George Bird, 1905, Some Cheyenne Plant Medicines, American Anthropologist 7:37-43, page 42 |
| Anaphalis margaritacea (L.) Benth. Western Pearlyeverlasting USDA ANMA |
Cheyenne Drug, Disinfectant Smoke used to purify gift made to the spirits. Grinnell, George Bird, 1905, Some Cheyenne Plant Medicines, American Anthropologist 7:37-43, page 42 |
| Anaphalis margaritacea (L.) Benth. Western Pearlyeverlasting USDA ANMA |
Cheyenne Drug, Veterinary Aid Plant used in various ways to make horses long-winded. Grinnell, George Bird, 1905, Some Cheyenne Plant Medicines, American Anthropologist 7:37-43, page 42 |
| Anaphalis margaritacea (L.) Benth. Western Pearlyeverlasting USDA ANMA |
Chippewa Drug, Antirheumatic (External) Compound decoction of flowers used as herbal steam for rheumatism and paralysis. Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 362 |
| Anaphalis margaritacea (L.) Benth. Western Pearlyeverlasting USDA ANMA |
Chippewa Drug, Herbal Steam Infusion of flower used as herbal steam for rheumatism and paralysis. Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 362 |
| Anaphalis margaritacea (L.) Benth. Western Pearlyeverlasting USDA ANMA |
Chippewa Drug, Orthopedic Aid Infusion of flower used as herbal steam for rheumatism and paralysis. Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 362 |
| Anaphalis margaritacea (L.) Benth. Western Pearlyeverlasting USDA ANMA |
Iroquois Drug, Respiratory Aid Infusion of flowers and roots from another plant used for asthma. Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 63 |
| Anaphalis margaritacea (L.) Benth. Western Pearlyeverlasting USDA ANMA |
Kwakiutl Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of flowers applied to sores and swellings. Turner, Nancy Chapman and Marcus A. M. Bell, 1973, The Ethnobotany of the Southern Kwakiutl Indians of British Columbia, Economic Botany 27:257-310, page 278 |
| Anaphalis margaritacea (L.) Benth. Western Pearlyeverlasting USDA ANMA |
Kwakiutl Drug, Internal Medicine Decoction of flowers taken for internal disorders. Turner, Nancy Chapman and Marcus A. M. Bell, 1973, The Ethnobotany of the Southern Kwakiutl Indians of British Columbia, Economic Botany 27:257-310, page 278 |
| Anaphalis margaritacea (L.) Benth. Western Pearlyeverlasting USDA ANMA |
Mohegan Drug, Cold Remedy Infusion of plant taken for colds. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1928, Mohegan Medicinal Practices, Weather-Lore and Superstitions, SI-BAE Annual Report #43: 264-270, page 265 |
| Anaphalis margaritacea (L.) Benth. Western Pearlyeverlasting USDA ANMA |
Ojibwa Drug, Stimulant Powdered flowers sprinkled on coals and smoke inhaled to revive stroke victim. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 362363 |
| Anaphalis margaritacea (L.) Benth. Western Pearlyeverlasting USDA ANMA |
Potawatomi Drug, Witchcraft Medicine Flowers smoked in a pipe or smudged on coals to repel evil spirits. Smith, Huron H., 1933, Ethnobotany of the Forest Potawatomi Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 7:1-230, page 49 |
| Anaphalis margaritacea (L.) Benth. Western Pearlyeverlasting USDA ANMA |
Potawatomi Other, Protection Dried tops placed on a pan of live coals to hurt the eyes of the evil spirits and keep them away. Smith, Huron H., 1933, Ethnobotany of the Forest Potawatomi Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 7:1-230, page 117 |
| Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla (Link) DC. Bog Rosemary USDA ANPOG |
Ojibwa Food, Beverage Fresh or dried leaves and tips boiled for a beverage tea. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 400 |
| Andropogon gerardii Vitman Big Bluestem USDA ANGE |
Chippewa Drug, Analgesic Decoction of root taken for stomach pain. Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 342 |
| Andropogon gerardii Vitman Big Bluestem USDA ANGE |
Chippewa Drug, Diuretic Simple or compound decoction of root taken as a diuretic. Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 348 |
| Andropogon gerardii Vitman Big Bluestem USDA ANGE |
Chippewa Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Decoction of root taken for stomach pain. Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 342 |
| Andropogon glomeratus (Walt.) B.S.P. Bushy Bluestem USDA ANGLG2 |
Rappahannock Drug, Dermatological Aid Infusion of roots taken for the itch and applied to ivy poisoning. 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 28 |
| Andropogon glomeratus (Walt.) B.S.P. Bushy Bluestem USDA ANGLG2 |
Rappahannock Drug, Hemorrhoid Remedy Compound poultice with roots applied as salve for piles. 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 28 |
| Andropogon sp. Broom Grass |
Houma Drug, Gynecological Aid Decoction of plant taken by pregnant women to strengthen both mother and child. Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 65 |
| Andropogon sp. Broom Grass |
Houma Drug, Pediatric Aid Decoction of plant taken by pregnant women to strengthen both mother and child. Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 65 |
| Anemone canadensis L. Canadian Anemone USDA ANCA8 |
Meskwaki Drug, Eye Medicine Infusion of root used as a wash for crossed eyes, eye twitch and eye poisoning. Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 238 |
| Anemone canadensis L. Canadian Anemone USDA ANCA8 |
Ojibwa Drug, Ceremonial Medicine Root eaten to clear throat so one can sing well in medicine lodge ceremony. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 382383 |
| Anemone canadensis L. Canadian Anemone USDA ANCA8 |
Ojibwa Drug, Throat Aid Root eaten to clear throat so one can sing well in ceremonies. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 382383 |
| Anemone canadensis L. Canadian Anemone USDA ANCA8 |
Ojibwa, South Drug, Analgesic Decoction of root used for pain in the lumbar region. Hoffman, W.J., 1891, The Midewiwin or 'Grand Medicine Society' of the Ojibwa, SI-BAE Annual Report #7, page 201 |
| Anemone canadensis L. Canadian Anemone USDA ANCA8 |
Ojibwa, South Drug, Orthopedic Aid Decoction of root used for pain in the lumbar region. Hoffman, W.J., 1891, The Midewiwin or 'Grand Medicine Society' of the Ojibwa, SI-BAE Annual Report #7, page 201 |
| Anemone cylindrica Gray Candle Anemone USDA ANCY |
Meskwaki Drug, Analgesic Infusion of root taken for headache and dizzy spells. Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 238 |
| Anemone cylindrica Gray Candle Anemone USDA ANCY |
Meskwaki Drug, Burn Dressing Poultice of leaves applied to bad burns. Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 238 |
| Anemone cylindrica Gray Candle Anemone USDA ANCY |
Meskwaki Drug, Eye Medicine Decoction of stem and fruit used as a wash for sore eyes. Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 238 |
| Anemone cylindrica Gray Candle Anemone USDA ANCY |
Meskwaki Drug, Psychological Aid Used as a medicine for 'crazy people.' Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 238 |
| Anemone cylindrica Gray Candle Anemone USDA ANCY |
Meskwaki Drug, Stimulant Infusion of root used for headache and dizzy spells. Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 238 |
| Anemone cylindrica Gray Candle Anemone USDA ANCY |
Ojibwa Drug, Pulmonary Aid Infusion of root taken for lung congestion and tuberculosis. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 383 |
| Anemone cylindrica Gray Candle Anemone USDA ANCY |
Ojibwa Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy Infusion of root used for lung congestion and tuberculosis. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 383 |
| Anemone multifida var. hudsoniana DC. Hudson's Anemone USDA ANMUH2 |
Blackfoot Drug, Analgesic Cottony flower burned on hot coals for headache. McClintock, Walter, 1909, Medizinal- Und Nutzpflanzen Der Schwarzfuss Indianer, Zeitschriff fur Ethnologie 41:273-9, page 274275 |
| Anemone narcissiflora L. Narcissus Anemone USDA ANNAM2 |
Eskimo, Alaska Food, Ice Cream Leaves, other salad greens and oil beaten to a creamy consistency and frozen into 'ice cream.' Anderson, J. P., 1939, Plants Used by the Eskimo of the Northern Bering Sea and Arctic Regions of Alaska, American Journal of Botany 26:714-16, page 715 |
| Anemone narcissiflora L. Narcissus Anemone USDA ANNAM2 |
Eskimo, Alaska Food, Unspecified Leaves prepared in oil together with other salad greens and beaten to a creamy consistency. Anderson, J. P., 1939, Plants Used by the Eskimo of the Northern Bering Sea and Arctic Regions of Alaska, American Journal of Botany 26:714-16, page 715 |
| Anemone sp. Buttercup |
Ojibwa, South Drug, Analgesic Snuff of powdered, dry leaves used as an errhine for headache. Hoffman, W.J., 1891, The Midewiwin or 'Grand Medicine Society' of the Ojibwa, SI-BAE Annual Report #7, page 200 |
| Anemone virginiana L. Tall Thimbleweed USDA ANVIV2 |
Menominee Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of root applied to boils. Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 48 |
| Anemone virginiana L. Tall Thimbleweed USDA ANVIV2 |
Meskwaki Drug, Respiratory Aid Smoke of seeds inhaled for catarrh. Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 238 |
| Anemone virginiana L. Tall Thimbleweed USDA ANVIV2 |
Meskwaki Drug, Stimulant Smoke of seed pod directed up nostril to revive sick and unconscious patient. Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 238 |
| Angelica atropurpurea L. Purplestem Angelica USDA ANAT |
Menominee Drug, Analgesic Poultice of cooked, pounded root applied to painful areas. Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 55 |
| Angelica atropurpurea L. Purplestem Angelica USDA ANAT |
Menominee Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of cooked, pounded root applied to swellings. Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 55 |
| Angelica genuflexa Nutt. Kneeling Angelica USDA ANGE2 |
Bella Coola Drug, Cathartic Decoction of root or raw root taken as a purgative. 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 61 |
| Angelica genuflexa Nutt. Kneeling Angelica USDA ANGE2 |
Gitksan Drug, Analgesic Compound decoction of root taken for headache. 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 61 |
| Angelica genuflexa Nutt. Kneeling Angelica USDA ANGE2 |
Gitksan Drug, Eye Medicine Compound decoction of root taken for weak 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 61 |