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Garrya sp.
Silk Tassel
Poliklah Drug, Cold Remedy
Infusion of plant taken for colds.
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 172
Garrya sp.
Silk Tassel
Wintoon Drug, Unspecified
Used for medicine.
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 264
Gaultheria shallon Pursh
Salal
USDA GASH
Bella Coola Drug, Dermatological Aid
Poultice of toasted, pulverized leaves applied to cuts.
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 63
Gaylussacia sp.
Huckleberry
Chickasaw Drug, Psychological Aid
Roots used for delirium.
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 48
Gaylussacia sp.
Huckleberry
Chickasaw Drug, Sedative
Roots used for delirium.
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 48
Geranium oreganum T.J. Howell
Oregon Geranium
USDA GEOR2
Salish Drug, Oral Aid
Leaf held between lips for sore lips.
Teit, James A., 1928, The Salishan Tribes of the Western Plateaus, SI-BAE Annual Report #45, page 293
Geum macrophyllum Willd.
Largeleaf Avens
USDA GEMAM
Bella Coola Drug, Analgesic
Decoction of root taken for stomach pain.
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 59
Geum macrophyllum Willd.
Largeleaf Avens
USDA GEMAM
Bella Coola Drug, Dermatological Aid
Poultice of chewed or bruised leaves applied to boils.
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 59
Geum macrophyllum Willd.
Largeleaf Avens
USDA GEMAM
Bella Coola Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Decoction of root taken for stomach pain.
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 59
Geum macrophyllum Willd.
Largeleaf Avens
USDA GEMAM
Carrier, Southern Drug, Dermatological Aid
Poultice of boiled leaves applied to bruises.
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 59
Geum macrophyllum Willd.
Largeleaf Avens
USDA GEMAM
Carrier, Southern Drug, Panacea
Decoction of leaves taken for any sickness.
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 59
Gleditsia triacanthos L.
Honeylocust
USDA GLTR
Cherokee Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Infusion of bark taken and used as a bath for dyspepsia.
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 32
Gleditsia triacanthos L.
Honeylocust
USDA GLTR
Creek Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy
Decoction of sprigs, thorns and branches used as a bath to prevent smallpox.
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 32
Glossopetalon spinescens var. aridum M.E. Jones
Spiny Greasebush
USDA GLSPA
Shoshoni Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy
Decoction of shrub taken regularly 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 75
Glyceria obtusa (Muhl.) Trin.
Atlantic Mannagrass
USDA GLOB
Catawba Drug, Analgesic
Infusion of beaten roots taken for backaches.
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 6
Glyceria obtusa (Muhl.) Trin.
Atlantic Mannagrass
USDA GLOB
Catawba Drug, Orthopedic Aid
Infusion of beaten roots taken for backaches.
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 6
Gnaphalium sp.
Everlasting
Karok Drug, Unspecified
Used for medicine.
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 209
Gnaphalium sp.
Everlasting
Pomo Drug, Dermatological Aid
Poultice of crushed leaves applied to the baby's navel string.
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 284
Gnaphalium sp.
Everlasting
Pomo Drug, Pediatric Aid
Poultice of crushed leaves applied to the baby's navel string.
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 284
Gnaphalium sp.
Everlasting
Weyot Drug, Unspecified
Plant used to make a strong medicine.
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 180
Gossypium hirsutum var. hirsutum
Levant Cotton
USDA GOHIH2
Koasati Drug, Gynecological Aid
Decoction of roots taken to ease childbirth.
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 42
Grindelia camporum Greene
Great Valley Gumweed
USDA GRCAC
Mewuk Drug, Blood Medicine
Fresh buds used extensively as a medicine for blood disorders.
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 338
Grindelia nana Nutt.
Idaho Gumweed
USDA GRNAN
Paiute Drug, Cough Medicine
Decoction of plant said to be a good cough medicine.
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 81, 82
Grindelia nana Nutt.
Idaho Gumweed
USDA GRNAN
Paiute Drug, Expectorant
Decoction of plant said to be a good expectorant.
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 81, 82
Grindelia nana Nutt.
Idaho Gumweed
USDA GRNAN
Paiute Drug, Pulmonary Aid
Hot decoction of young shoots taken for pneumonia.
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 81, 82
Grindelia nana Nutt.
Idaho Gumweed
USDA GRNAN
Paiute Drug, Urinary Aid
Infusion of plant taken for bladder trouble.
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 81, 82
Grindelia nana Nutt.
Idaho Gumweed
USDA GRNAN
Shoshoni Drug, Analgesic
Decoction of plant taken for stomachaches.
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 81, 82
Grindelia nana Nutt.
Idaho Gumweed
USDA GRNAN
Shoshoni Drug, Cough Medicine
Decoction of plant said to be a good cough medicine.
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 81, 82
Grindelia nana Nutt.
Idaho Gumweed
USDA GRNAN
Shoshoni Drug, Dermatological Aid
Poultice of boiled plant applied to swellings.
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 81, 82
Grindelia nana Nutt.
Idaho Gumweed
USDA GRNAN
Shoshoni Drug, Disinfectant
Decoction of plant used as an antiseptic wash to help heal broken bones.
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 81, 82
Grindelia nana Nutt.
Idaho Gumweed
USDA GRNAN
Shoshoni Drug, Emetic
Infusion of plant taken as an emetic.
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 81, 82
Grindelia nana Nutt.
Idaho Gumweed
USDA GRNAN
Shoshoni Drug, Expectorant
Decoction of plant said to be a good expectorant.
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 81, 82
Grindelia nana Nutt.
Idaho Gumweed
USDA GRNAN
Shoshoni Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Decoction of plant taken for stomachaches.
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 81, 82
Grindelia nana Nutt.
Idaho Gumweed
USDA GRNAN
Shoshoni Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy
Decoction of plant taken for smallpox and measles.
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 81, 82
Grindelia nana Nutt.
Idaho Gumweed
USDA GRNAN
Shoshoni Drug, Orthopedic Aid
Poultice of boiled plant applied to broken leg bones.
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 81, 82
Grindelia nana Nutt.
Idaho Gumweed
USDA GRNAN
Shoshoni Drug, Urinary Aid
Infusion of plant taken for bladder trouble.
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 81, 82
Grindelia nana Nutt.
Idaho Gumweed
USDA GRNAN
Shoshoni Drug, Venereal Aid
Decoction of plant 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 81, 82
Grindelia squarrosa (Pursh) Dunal
Curlycup Gumweed
USDA GRSQS2
Paiute Drug, Cough Medicine
Decoction of plant said to be a good cough medicine.
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 81, 82
Grindelia squarrosa (Pursh) Dunal
Curlycup Gumweed
USDA GRSQS2
Paiute Drug, Expectorant
Decoction of plant said to be a good expectorant.
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 81, 82
Grindelia squarrosa (Pursh) Dunal
Curlycup Gumweed
USDA GRSQS2
Paiute Drug, Pulmonary Aid
Hot decoction of young shoots taken for pneumonia.
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 81, 82
Grindelia squarrosa (Pursh) Dunal
Curlycup Gumweed
USDA GRSQS2
Paiute Drug, Urinary Aid
Infusion of plant taken for bladder trouble.
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 81, 82
Grindelia squarrosa (Pursh) Dunal
Curlycup Gumweed
USDA GRSQS2
Shoshoni Drug, Analgesic
Decoction of plant taken for stomachaches.
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 81, 82
Grindelia squarrosa (Pursh) Dunal
Curlycup Gumweed
USDA GRSQS2
Shoshoni Drug, Cough Medicine
Decoction of plant said to be a good cough medicine.
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 81, 82
Grindelia squarrosa (Pursh) Dunal
Curlycup Gumweed
USDA GRSQS2
Shoshoni Drug, Dermatological Aid
Poultice of boiled plant applied to swellings.
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 81, 82
Grindelia squarrosa (Pursh) Dunal
Curlycup Gumweed
USDA GRSQS2
Shoshoni Drug, Disinfectant
Decoction of plant used as an antiseptic wash to help heal broken bones.
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 81, 82
Grindelia squarrosa (Pursh) Dunal
Curlycup Gumweed
USDA GRSQS2
Shoshoni Drug, Emetic
Infusion of plant taken as an emetic.
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 81, 82
Grindelia squarrosa (Pursh) Dunal
Curlycup Gumweed
USDA GRSQS2
Shoshoni Drug, Expectorant
Decoction of plant said to be a good expectorant.
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 81, 82
Grindelia squarrosa (Pursh) Dunal
Curlycup Gumweed
USDA GRSQS2
Shoshoni Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Decoction of plant taken for stomachaches.
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 81, 82
Grindelia squarrosa (Pursh) Dunal
Curlycup Gumweed
USDA GRSQS2
Shoshoni Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy
Decoction of plant taken for smallpox and measles.
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 81, 82
Grindelia squarrosa (Pursh) Dunal
Curlycup Gumweed
USDA GRSQS2
Shoshoni Drug, Orthopedic Aid
Poultice of boiled plant applied to broken legs.
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 81, 82