Aralia racemosa L. American Spikenard USDA ARRAR |
Malecite Drug, Kidney Aid Infusion of plant and snakeroot used for kidney trouble. Mechling, W.H., 1959, The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs, Anthropologica 8:239-263, page 257 |
Aralia racemosa L. American Spikenard USDA ARRAR |
Malecite Drug, Strengthener Infusion of roots used for lassitude in spring. Mechling, W.H., 1959, The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs, Anthropologica 8:239-263, page 248 |
Aralia racemosa L. American Spikenard USDA ARRAR |
Malecite Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy Infusion of roots used for tuberculosis. Mechling, W.H., 1959, The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs, Anthropologica 8:239-263, page 251 |
Aralia racemosa L. American Spikenard USDA ARRAR |
Malecite Drug, Venereal Aid Infusion of plant used for gonorrhea. Mechling, W.H., 1959, The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs, Anthropologica 8:239-263, page 257 |
Aralia racemosa L. American Spikenard USDA ARRAR |
Menominee Drug, Analgesic Root used to make a drink taken for stomachache. Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 24 |
Aralia racemosa L. American Spikenard USDA ARRAR |
Menominee Drug, Blood Medicine Root used in cases of blood poisoning and as a poultice for sores. Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 24 |
Aralia racemosa L. American Spikenard USDA ARRAR |
Menominee Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of root applied to sores and used for blood poisoning. Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 24 |
Aralia racemosa L. American Spikenard USDA ARRAR |
Menominee Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Root used to make a drink said to be good for stomachache. Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 24 |
Aralia racemosa L. American Spikenard USDA ARRAR |
Menominee Food, Unspecified An aboriginal Menomini dish was spikenard root, wild onion, wild gooseberry and sugar. Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 62 |
Aralia racemosa L. American Spikenard USDA ARRAR |
Meskwaki Drug, Adjuvant Split root used as a seasoner for other medicines. Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 203 |
Aralia racemosa L. American Spikenard USDA ARRAR |
Meskwaki Drug, Gynecological Aid Sprayed from the mouth upon women's heads, when they are giving birth. Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 203 |
Aralia racemosa L. American Spikenard USDA ARRAR |
Micmac Drug, Analgesic Root used for headaches and female pains. Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 54, 55 |
Aralia racemosa L. American Spikenard USDA ARRAR |
Micmac Drug, Antihemorrhagic Root used for spitting blood. Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 54, 55 |
Aralia racemosa L. American Spikenard USDA ARRAR |
Micmac Drug, Cold Remedy Infusion of roots and angelica roots used for head colds. Mechling, W.H., 1959, The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs, Anthropologica 8:239-263, page 259 |
Aralia racemosa L. American Spikenard USDA ARRAR |
Micmac Drug, Cold Remedy Root 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 54, 55 |
Aralia racemosa L. American Spikenard USDA ARRAR |
Micmac Drug, Cough Medicine Infusion of roots and angelica roots used for coughs. Mechling, W.H., 1959, The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs, Anthropologica 8:239-263, page 259 |
Aralia racemosa L. American Spikenard USDA ARRAR |
Micmac Drug, Cough Medicine Root used for coughs. Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 54, 55 |
Aralia racemosa L. American Spikenard USDA ARRAR |
Micmac Drug, Dermatological Aid Root used for wounds. Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 54, 55 |
Aralia racemosa L. American Spikenard USDA ARRAR |
Micmac Drug, Eye Medicine Root used for sore eyes. Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 54, 55 |
Aralia racemosa L. American Spikenard USDA ARRAR |
Micmac Drug, Gynecological Aid Root used for female pains. Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 54, 55 |
Aralia racemosa L. American Spikenard USDA ARRAR |
Micmac Drug, Kidney Aid Root used for kidney troubles. Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 54, 55 |
Aralia racemosa L. American Spikenard USDA ARRAR |
Micmac Drug, Stimulant Root used for fatigue. Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 54, 55 |
Aralia racemosa L. American Spikenard USDA ARRAR |
Micmac Drug, Throat Aid Infusion of roots and angelica roots used for sore throats. Mechling, W.H., 1959, The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs, Anthropologica 8:239-263, page 259 |
Aralia racemosa L. American Spikenard USDA ARRAR |
Micmac Drug, Throat Aid Root used for sore throats. Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 54, 55 |
Aralia racemosa L. American Spikenard USDA ARRAR |
Micmac Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy Root used for consumption. Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 54, 55 |
Aralia racemosa L. American Spikenard USDA ARRAR |
Micmac Drug, Venereal Aid Root used for gonorrhea. Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 54, 55 |
Aralia racemosa L. American Spikenard USDA ARRAR |
Ojibwa Drug, Unspecified Plant used for medicinal purposes. Reagan, Albert B., 1928, Plants Used by the Bois Fort Chippewa (Ojibwa) Indians of Minnesota, Wisconsin Archeologist 7(4):230-248, page 237 |
Aralia racemosa L. American Spikenard USDA ARRAR |
Penobscot Drug, Antihemorrhagic Compound infusion of plant taken for 'spitting up blood.' Speck, Frank G., 1917, Medicine Practices of the Northeastern Algonquians, Proceedings of the 19th International Congress of Americanists Pp. 303-321, page 311 |
Aralia racemosa L. American Spikenard USDA ARRAR |
Penobscot Drug, Kidney Aid Compound infusion of plant taken for kidney trouble. Speck, Frank G., 1917, Medicine Practices of the Northeastern Algonquians, Proceedings of the 19th International Congress of Americanists Pp. 303-321, page 311 |
Aralia racemosa L. American Spikenard USDA ARRAR |
Penobscot Drug, Tonic Compound infusion of plant taken as a tonic. Speck, Frank G., 1917, Medicine Practices of the Northeastern Algonquians, Proceedings of the 19th International Congress of Americanists Pp. 303-321, page 311 |
Aralia racemosa L. American Spikenard USDA ARRAR |
Penobscot Drug, Venereal Aid Compound infusion of plant taken for gonorrhea. Speck, Frank G., 1917, Medicine Practices of the Northeastern Algonquians, Proceedings of the 19th International Congress of Americanists Pp. 303-321, page 311 |
Aralia racemosa L. American Spikenard USDA ARRAR |
Potawatomi Drug, Dermatological Aid Hot poultice of pounded root applied to inflammations. Smith, Huron H., 1933, Ethnobotany of the Forest Potawatomi Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 7:1-230, page 41 |
Aralia racemosa L. American Spikenard USDA ARRAR |
Potawatomi Food, Soup Young tips were relished in soups. Soup was a favorite aboriginal dish and still is among the Indians. Being expandable, it fits in well with the well-known Indian hospitality. After a meal is started, several more guests may arrive and they are always welcome. Smith, Huron H., 1933, Ethnobotany of the Forest Potawatomi Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 7:1-230, page 96 |