Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Cree, Woodlands Drug, Cold Remedy Infusion of bark and sometimes wood taken for colds. Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 21 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Cree, Woodlands Drug, Cough Medicine Infusion of bark and sometimes wood taken for coughs. Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 21 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Cree, Woodlands Drug, Dermatological Aid Pitch and grease used as an ointment for scabies and boils. Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 21 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Cree, Woodlands Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of pitch applied to cuts. Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 21 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Cree, Woodlands Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy Decoction of pitch and sturgeon oil used for tuberculosis. Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 21 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Cree, Woodlands Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy Infusion of bark taken for tuberculosis. Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 21 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Cree, Woodlands Fiber, Building Material Boughs used to make a brush shelter. Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 21 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Cree, Woodlands Fiber, Canoe Material Wood used to make paddles. Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 21 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Iroquois Drug, Antirheumatic (External) Steam from decoction of branches used as a bath for rheumatism. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 269 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Iroquois Drug, Antirheumatic (Internal) Compound decoction taken for rheumatism. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 269 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Iroquois Drug, Cancer Treatment Poultice of gum and dried beaver kidneys applied for cancer. Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 37 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Iroquois Drug, Cold Remedy Compound decoction taken for colds. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 269 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Iroquois Drug, Cold Remedy Infusion of gum and hot milk taken as an antiseptic for colds. Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 37 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Iroquois Drug, Cough Medicine Decoction taken straight or diluted with alcohol for coughs. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 269 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Iroquois Drug, Dermatological Aid Compound decoction applied to cuts, bruises, sprains or sores. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 269 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Iroquois Drug, Gynecological Aid Steam from decoction of branches used as a bath for parturition. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 269 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Iroquois Drug, Orthopedic Aid Decoction used as wash and poultice applied to cuts, bruises, sprains and sores. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 269 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Iroquois Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy Compound decoction taken during early stages of consumption. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 270 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Iroquois Drug, Urinary Aid Used for bed wetting. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 270 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Iroquois Drug, Venereal Aid Used for gonorrhea. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 270 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Malecite Drug, Laxative Juice used as a laxative. Mechling, W.H., 1959, The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs, Anthropologica 8:239-263, page 244 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Malecite Drug, Unspecified Pitch used in medicines. Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1952, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Malecite Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 42:1-7, page 6 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Malecite Drug, Venereal Aid Infusion of bark used for gonorrhea. Mechling, W.H., 1959, The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs, Anthropologica 8:239-263, page 257 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Malecite Drug, Venereal Aid Infusion of bark, spruce bark and tamarack bark used for gonorrhea. Mechling, W.H., 1959, The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs, Anthropologica 8:239-263, page 257 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Malecite Fiber, Mats, Rugs & Bedding Needles and branches used for pillows and bedding. Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1952, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Malecite Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 42:1-7, page 6 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Malecite Fiber, Sewing Material Roots used for thread. Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1952, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Malecite Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 42:1-7, page 6 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Malecite Other, Waterproofing Agent Pitch used for waterproofing seams in canoes. Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1952, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Malecite Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 42:1-7, page 6 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Menominee Drug, Adjuvant Inner bark used as a seasoner for medicines. Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 45 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Menominee Drug, Analgesic Infusion of inner bark taken for chest pain. Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 45 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Menominee Drug, Cold Remedy Liquid balsam pressed from trunk used for colds. Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 45 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Menominee Drug, Dermatological Aid Gum from plant blisters applied to sores. Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 132 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Menominee Drug, Pulmonary Aid Liquid balsam pressed from trunk used for pulmonary troubles. Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 45 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Menominee Drug, Unspecified Poultice of fresh inner bark used for unspecified illnesses. Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 45 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Micmac Drug, Antidiarrheal Buds, cones and inner bark used for diarrhea. Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 53 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Micmac Drug, Burn Dressing Gum used for burns. Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 53 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Micmac Drug, Cold Remedy Gum used for colds. Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 53 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Micmac Drug, Dermatological Aid Gum used for bruises, sores and wounds. Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 53 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Micmac Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Cones used for colic. Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 53 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Micmac Drug, Laxative Buds used as a laxative. Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 53 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Micmac Drug, Orthopedic Aid Gum used for fractures. Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 53 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Micmac Drug, Venereal Aid Bark used for gonorrhea and buds used as a laxative. Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 53 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Micmac Fiber, Mats, Rugs & Bedding Boughs used to make beds. Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Micmac Food, Beverage Bark used to make a beverage. Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Micmac Other, Fuel Wood used for kindling and fuel. Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1951, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Micmac Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41:250-259, page 258 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Montagnais Drug, Dietary Aid Inner bark grated and eaten to benefit the diet. Speck, Frank G., 1917, Medicine Practices of the Northeastern Algonquians, Proceedings of the 19th International Congress of Americanists Pp. 303-321, page 313 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Ojibwa Drug, Ceremonial Medicine Needle-like leaves used as part of the ceremony involving the sweatbath. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 378 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Ojibwa Drug, Cold Remedy Balsam gum used for colds and leaf smoke inhaled for colds. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 378 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Ojibwa Drug, Cough Medicine Plant used as a cough medicine. Reagan, Albert B., 1928, Plants Used by the Bois Fort Chippewa (Ojibwa) Indians of Minnesota, Wisconsin Archeologist 7(4):230-248, page 244 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Ojibwa Drug, Dermatological Aid Balsam gum used for sores and compound containing leaves used as a wash. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 378 |
Abies balsamea (L.) P. Mill. Balsam Fir USDA ABBA |
Ojibwa Drug, Diaphoretic Needle-like leaves used as part of the medicine for the sweatbath. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 378 |