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Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC.
Western Yarrow
USDA ACMIO
Shoshoni Drug, Toothache Remedy
Green leaves or roots used in various ways for toothaches.
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 31-33
Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC.
Western Yarrow
USDA ACMIO
Washo Drug, Dermatological Aid
Poultice of mashed leaves applied to swellings or sores.
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 31-33
Agastache urticifolia (Benth.) Kuntze
Nettleleaf Giant Hyssop
USDA AGURU
Paiute Drug, Analgesic
Cold infusion of leaves used for stomach pains.
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 33
Agastache urticifolia (Benth.) Kuntze
Nettleleaf Giant Hyssop
USDA AGURU
Paiute Drug, Cold Remedy
Decoction of plant taken for colds.
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 33
Agastache urticifolia (Benth.) Kuntze
Nettleleaf Giant Hyssop
USDA AGURU
Paiute Drug, Dermatological Aid
Poultice of mashed leaves 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 33
Agastache urticifolia (Benth.) Kuntze
Nettleleaf Giant Hyssop
USDA AGURU
Paiute Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Cold infusion of leaves used for indigestion and stomach pains.
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 33
Agastache urticifolia (Benth.) Kuntze
Nettleleaf Giant Hyssop
USDA AGURU
Shoshoni Drug, Cathartic
Decoction of plant taken as a physic.
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 33
Amelanchier sp.

Shoshoni Drug, Eye Medicine
Decoction of inner bark, sometimes with roots, used as drops for snowblindness.
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 33
Anemopsis californica (Nutt.) Hook. & Arn.
Yerba Mansa
USDA ANCA10
Paiute Drug, Orthopedic Aid
Decoction of leaves used as a bath for muscular pains and sore feet.
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 33, 34
Anemopsis californica (Nutt.) Hook. & Arn.
Yerba Mansa
USDA ANCA10
Shoshoni Drug, Cold Remedy
Decoction of roots taken as a tonic for general debility following colds.
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 33, 34
Anemopsis californica (Nutt.) Hook. & Arn.
Yerba Mansa
USDA ANCA10
Shoshoni Drug, Dermatological Aid
Poultice of boiled, mashed roots 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 33, 34
Anemopsis californica (Nutt.) Hook. & Arn.
Yerba Mansa
USDA ANCA10
Shoshoni Drug, Disinfectant
Decoction of roots used as an antiseptic wash.
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 33, 34
Anemopsis californica (Nutt.) Hook. & Arn.
Yerba Mansa
USDA ANCA10
Shoshoni Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Decoction of roots 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 33, 34
Anemopsis californica (Nutt.) Hook. & Arn.
Yerba Mansa
USDA ANCA10
Shoshoni Drug, Tonic
Decoction of roots taken as a tonic for general debility following colds.
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 33, 34
Anemopsis californica (Nutt.) Hook. & Arn.
Yerba Mansa
USDA ANCA10
Shoshoni Drug, Venereal Aid
Decoction of plant taken for gonorrhea.
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 33, 34
Angelica breweri Gray
Brewer's Angelica
USDA ANBR5
Paiute Drug, Cold Remedy
Decoction of roots used for colds or chest ailments.
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 34, 35
Angelica breweri Gray
Brewer's Angelica
USDA ANBR5
Paiute Drug, Cold Remedy
Hot decoction of roots taken for colds.
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 34, 35
Angelica breweri Gray
Brewer's Angelica
USDA ANBR5
Paiute Drug, Cough Medicine
Dried root chewed for sore throats or coughs.
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 34, 35
Angelica breweri Gray
Brewer's Angelica
USDA ANBR5
Paiute Drug, Dermatological Aid
Salve of mashed roots applied to cuts and sores.
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 34, 35
Angelica breweri Gray
Brewer's Angelica
USDA ANBR5
Paiute Drug, Kidney Aid
Decoction of roots taken, instead of drinking water, for kidney ailments.
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 34, 35
Angelica breweri Gray
Brewer's Angelica
USDA ANBR5
Paiute Drug, Throat Aid
Dried root chewed for sore throat and coughs.
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 34, 35
Angelica breweri Gray
Brewer's Angelica
USDA ANBR5
Shoshoni Drug, Adjuvant
Plant used as an adjuvant to improve flavor or amplify effect of medicines.
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 34, 35
Angelica breweri Gray
Brewer's Angelica
USDA ANBR5
Shoshoni Drug, Analgesic
Poultice of pulped roots applied to rheumatic pains or 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 34, 35
Angelica breweri Gray
Brewer's Angelica
USDA ANBR5
Shoshoni Drug, Antirheumatic (External)
Poultice of pulped root applied to rheumatic pains or 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 34, 35
Angelica breweri Gray
Brewer's Angelica
USDA ANBR5
Shoshoni Drug, Cold Remedy
Decoction of roots used for colds or chest ailments.
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 34, 35
Angelica breweri Gray
Brewer's Angelica
USDA ANBR5
Shoshoni Drug, Cold Remedy
Dried, shaved roots smoked in cigarettes for head colds.
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 34, 35
Angelica breweri Gray
Brewer's Angelica
USDA ANBR5
Shoshoni Drug, Cold Remedy
Hot decoction of roots and whiskey taken for heavy chest colds.
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 34, 35
Angelica breweri Gray
Brewer's Angelica
USDA ANBR5
Shoshoni Drug, Pediatric Aid
Decoction of split root given to children for whooping cough.
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 34, 35
Angelica breweri Gray
Brewer's Angelica
USDA ANBR5
Shoshoni Drug, Pulmonary Aid
Decoction of split root in whiskey given to children for whooping cough.
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 34, 35
Angelica breweri Gray
Brewer's Angelica
USDA ANBR5
Shoshoni Drug, Pulmonary Aid
Poultice of pulped roots applied 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 34, 35
Angelica breweri Gray
Brewer's Angelica
USDA ANBR5
Shoshoni Drug, Tonic
Decoction of roots taken in small doses as a tonic.
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 34, 35
Angelica breweri Gray
Brewer's Angelica
USDA ANBR5
Shoshoni Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy
Decoction of roots taken 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 34, 35
Angelica breweri Gray
Brewer's Angelica
USDA ANBR5
Shoshoni Drug, Venereal Aid
Decoction of roots taken and used as a wash for venereal diseases.
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 34, 35
Angelica breweri Gray
Brewer's Angelica
USDA ANBR5
Shoshoni Drug, Veterinary Aid
Smoke from root compound inhaled by horses for distemper.
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 34, 35
Angelica breweri Gray
Brewer's Angelica
USDA ANBR5
Washo Drug, Adjuvant
Plant used as an adjuvant to improve flavor or amplify effect of medicines.
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 34, 35
Angelica breweri Gray
Brewer's Angelica
USDA ANBR5
Washo Drug, Cough Medicine
Dried root chewed for sore throats or coughs.
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 34, 35
Angelica breweri Gray
Brewer's Angelica
USDA ANBR5
Washo Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy
Infusion of scraped, dried root taken for influenza.
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 34, 35
Angelica breweri Gray
Brewer's Angelica
USDA ANBR5
Washo Drug, Respiratory Aid
Infusion of scraped, dried root taken for bronchitis.
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 34, 35
Angelica breweri Gray
Brewer's Angelica
USDA ANBR5
Washo Drug, Throat Aid
Dried root chewed for sore throat or coughs.
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 34, 35
Aquilegia formosa Fisch. ex DC.
Western Columbine
USDA AQFO
Paiute Drug, Analgesic
Mashed fresh roots rubbed briskly on aching rheumatic joints.
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 37
Aquilegia formosa Fisch. ex DC.
Western Columbine
USDA AQFO
Paiute Drug, Antirheumatic (External)
Mashed fresh roots rubbed briskly on aching rheumatic joints.
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 37
Aquilegia formosa Fisch. ex DC.
Western Columbine
USDA AQFO
Paiute Drug, Cough Medicine
Decoction of roots taken as a cough remedy.
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 37
Aquilegia formosa Fisch. ex DC.
Western Columbine
USDA AQFO
Shoshoni Drug, Analgesic
Decoction of roots 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 37
Aquilegia formosa Fisch. ex DC.
Western Columbine
USDA AQFO
Shoshoni Drug, Antidiarrheal
Decoction of roots taken for diarrhea.
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 37
Aquilegia formosa Fisch. ex DC.
Western Columbine
USDA AQFO
Shoshoni Drug, Dermatological Aid
Mashed ripe seeds rubbed into hair 'to discourage head lice.'
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 37
Aquilegia formosa Fisch. ex DC.
Western Columbine
USDA AQFO
Shoshoni Drug, Emetic
Compound decoction of root taken to induce vomiting.
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 37
Aquilegia formosa Fisch. ex DC.
Western Columbine
USDA AQFO
Shoshoni Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Decoction of roots and leaves taken for dizziness or biliousness.
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 37
Aquilegia formosa Fisch. ex DC.
Western Columbine
USDA AQFO
Shoshoni Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Decoction of roots 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 37
Aquilegia formosa Fisch. ex DC.
Western Columbine
USDA AQFO
Shoshoni Drug, Stimulant
Decoction of roots and leaves taken to counteract dizziness.
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 37
Aquilegia formosa Fisch. ex DC.
Western Columbine
USDA AQFO
Shoshoni Drug, Venereal Aid
Decoction of whole plant taken for venereal diseases.
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 37