| Goodyera pubescens (Willd.) R. Br. ex Ait. f. Downy Rattlesnake Plantain USDA GOPU |
Delaware Drug, Antirheumatic (External) Used as a medicine for rheumatism. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 37 |
| Goodyera pubescens (Willd.) R. Br. ex Ait. f. Downy Rattlesnake Plantain USDA GOPU |
Delaware Drug, Gynecological Aid Administered to women following childbirth. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 37 |
| Goodyera pubescens (Willd.) R. Br. ex Ait. f. Downy Rattlesnake Plantain USDA GOPU |
Delaware Drug, Pulmonary Aid Used for pleurisy. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 37 |
| Goodyera pubescens (Willd.) R. Br. ex Ait. f. Downy Rattlesnake Plantain USDA GOPU |
Delaware, Oklahoma Drug, Antirheumatic (Internal) Root used for rheumatism. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 31, 76 |
| Goodyera pubescens (Willd.) R. Br. ex Ait. f. Downy Rattlesnake Plantain USDA GOPU |
Delaware, Oklahoma Drug, Gynecological Aid Root given to women after childbirth. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 31, 76 |
| Goodyera pubescens (Willd.) R. Br. ex Ait. f. Downy Rattlesnake Plantain USDA GOPU |
Delaware, Oklahoma Drug, Pulmonary Aid Root used for pleurisy. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 31, 76 |
| Goodyera pubescens (Willd.) R. Br. ex Ait. f. Downy Rattlesnake Plantain USDA GOPU |
Delaware, Oklahoma Drug, Unspecified Poultice of leaves used for unspecified purpose. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 76 |
| Goodyera pubescens (Willd.) R. Br. ex Ait. f. Downy Rattlesnake Plantain USDA GOPU |
Mohegan Drug, Oral Aid Mashed leaves used to wipe out infants' mouths to prevent soreness. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 72 |
| Goodyera pubescens (Willd.) R. Br. ex Ait. f. Downy Rattlesnake Plantain USDA GOPU |
Mohegan Drug, Oral Aid Poultice of mashed leaves used for babies with sore mouths. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1928, Mohegan Medicinal Practices, Weather-Lore and Superstitions, SI-BAE Annual Report #43: 264-270, page 265 |
| Goodyera pubescens (Willd.) R. Br. ex Ait. f. Downy Rattlesnake Plantain USDA GOPU |
Mohegan Drug, Pediatric Aid Mashed leaves used to wipe out infants' mouths to prevent soreness. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 72 |
| Goodyera pubescens (Willd.) R. Br. ex Ait. f. Downy Rattlesnake Plantain USDA GOPU |
Mohegan Drug, Pediatric Aid Poultice of mashed leaves used for babies with sore mouths. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1928, Mohegan Medicinal Practices, Weather-Lore and Superstitions, SI-BAE Annual Report #43: 264-270, page 265 |
| Goodyera repens (L.) R. Br. ex Ait. f. Lesser Rattlesnake Plantain USDA GORE2 |
Cherokee Drug, Blood Medicine Compound decoction taken as a blood tonic. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 50 |
| Goodyera repens (L.) R. Br. ex Ait. f. Lesser Rattlesnake Plantain USDA GORE2 |
Cherokee Drug, Burn Dressing Poultice of wilted leaves applied 'to draw out burn.' Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 50 |
| Goodyera repens (L.) R. Br. ex Ait. f. Lesser Rattlesnake Plantain USDA GORE2 |
Cherokee Drug, Cold Remedy Cold infusion of leaf taken for colds. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 50 |
| Goodyera repens (L.) R. Br. ex Ait. f. Lesser Rattlesnake Plantain USDA GORE2 |
Cherokee Drug, Dietary Aid Cold infusion of leaf taken with whiskey to improve the appetite. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 50 |
| Goodyera repens (L.) R. Br. ex Ait. f. Lesser Rattlesnake Plantain USDA GORE2 |
Cherokee Drug, Dietary Aid Compound decoction taken to build the appetite. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 50 |
| Goodyera repens (L.) R. Br. ex Ait. f. Lesser Rattlesnake Plantain USDA GORE2 |
Cherokee Drug, Emetic Taken with whiskey to improve the appetite and as an emetic. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 50 |
| Goodyera repens (L.) R. Br. ex Ait. f. Lesser Rattlesnake Plantain USDA GORE2 |
Cherokee Drug, Eye Medicine Ooze dripped into sore eyes. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 50 |
| Goodyera repens (L.) R. Br. ex Ait. f. Lesser Rattlesnake Plantain USDA GORE2 |
Cherokee Drug, Kidney Aid Cold infusion of leaf taken for kidneys. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 50 |
| Goodyera repens (L.) R. Br. ex Ait. f. Lesser Rattlesnake Plantain USDA GORE2 |
Cherokee Drug, Toothache Remedy Infusion held in mouth for toothache. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 50 |
| Goodyera repens (L.) R. Br. ex Ait. f. Lesser Rattlesnake Plantain USDA GORE2 |
Potawatomi Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Root and leaves used for stomach diseases. Smith, Huron H., 1933, Ethnobotany of the Forest Potawatomi Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 7:1-230, page 67 |
| Goodyera repens (L.) R. Br. ex Ait. f. Lesser Rattlesnake Plantain USDA GORE2 |
Potawatomi Drug, Gynecological Aid Root and leaves used for female disorders. Smith, Huron H., 1933, Ethnobotany of the Forest Potawatomi Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 7:1-230, page 67 |
| Goodyera repens (L.) R. Br. ex Ait. f. Lesser Rattlesnake Plantain USDA GORE2 |
Potawatomi Drug, Snake Bite Remedy Poultice of chewed leaves and swallowed juice used for snakebite, reference from 1796. Smith, Huron H., 1933, Ethnobotany of the Forest Potawatomi Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 7:1-230, page 67 |
| Goodyera repens (L.) R. Br. ex Ait. f. Lesser Rattlesnake Plantain USDA GORE2 |
Potawatomi Drug, Urinary Aid Root and leaves used for bladder diseases. Smith, Huron H., 1933, Ethnobotany of the Forest Potawatomi Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 7:1-230, page 67 |
| Heteranthera reniformis Ruiz & Pav¢n Kidneyleaf Mudplantain USDA HERE |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Hot poultice of root applied to inflamed wounds and sores. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 45 |
| Hosta lancifolia Engl. Narrowleaf Plantainlily USDA HOLA3 |
Cherokee Drug, Antihemorrhagic Warm infusion of root taken for spitting blood. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 50 |
| Hosta lancifolia Engl. Narrowleaf Plantainlily USDA HOLA3 |
Cherokee Drug, Cough Medicine Warm infusion of root taken for coughing. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 50 |
| Hosta lancifolia Engl. Narrowleaf Plantainlily USDA HOLA3 |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Leaf rubbed on swollen legs and feet after scratching insect bites. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 50 |
| Plantago aristata Michx. Largebracted Plantain USDA PLAR3 |
Cherokee Drug, Analgesic Poultice of leaf applied for headache. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 50 |
| Plantago aristata Michx. Largebracted Plantain USDA PLAR3 |
Cherokee Drug, Antidiarrheal Infusion of root taken for dysentery and infusion given to check babies' bowels. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 50 |
| Plantago aristata Michx. Largebracted Plantain USDA PLAR3 |
Cherokee Drug, Antidote Infusion used for poisonous bites and stings. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 50 |
| Plantago aristata Michx. Largebracted Plantain USDA PLAR3 |
Cherokee Drug, Burn Dressing Poultice of wilted or scalded leaf applied to burns. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 50 |
| Plantago aristata Michx. Largebracted Plantain USDA PLAR3 |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice used for blisters, ulcers, insect stings and infusion used orally and as wash. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 50 |
| Plantago aristata Michx. Largebracted Plantain USDA PLAR3 |
Cherokee Drug, Eye Medicine Juice used for sore eyes. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 50 |
| Plantago aristata Michx. Largebracted Plantain USDA PLAR3 |
Cherokee Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Taken for bowel complaints. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 50 |
| Plantago aristata Michx. Largebracted Plantain USDA PLAR3 |
Cherokee Drug, Gynecological Aid Infusion taken to 'check discharge' and used as a douche. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 50 |
| Plantago aristata Michx. Largebracted Plantain USDA PLAR3 |
Cherokee Drug, Orthopedic Aid Compound infusion of leaf given to strengthen a child learning to walk. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 50 |
| Plantago aristata Michx. Largebracted Plantain USDA PLAR3 |
Cherokee Drug, Pediatric Aid Compound infusion of leaf given to strengthen a child learning to walk. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 50 |
| Plantago aristata Michx. Largebracted Plantain USDA PLAR3 |
Cherokee Drug, Pediatric Aid Infusion given to check babies' bowels. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 50 |
| Plantago aristata Michx. Largebracted Plantain USDA PLAR3 |
Cherokee Drug, Snake Bite Remedy Infusion used for snakebites. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 50 |
| Plantago aristata Michx. Largebracted Plantain USDA PLAR3 |
Cherokee Drug, Urinary Aid Taken for 'bloody urine.' Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 50 |
| Plantago australis ssp. hirtella (Kunth) Rahn Mexican Plantain USDA PLAUH |
Tolowa Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of leaves applied to cuts and boils. Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 45 |
| Plantago australis ssp. hirtella (Kunth) Rahn Mexican Plantain USDA PLAUH |
Yurok Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of steamed leaves applied to boils. Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 45 |
| Plantago cordata Lam. Heartleaf Plantain USDA PLCO2 |
Houma Drug, Burn Dressing Poultice of raw leaves and grease or oil used on cuts, sores, burns and boils. Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 62 |
| Plantago cordata Lam. Heartleaf Plantain USDA PLCO2 |
Houma Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of raw leaves and oil or grease used on cuts, sores, burns and boils. Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 62 |
| Plantago lanceolata L. Narrowleaf Plantain USDA PLLA |
Cherokee Drug, Analgesic Poultice of leaf applied for headache. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 50 |
| Plantago lanceolata L. Narrowleaf Plantain USDA PLLA |
Cherokee Drug, Antidiarrheal Infusion of root taken for dysentery and infusion given to check babies' bowels. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 50 |
| Plantago lanceolata L. Narrowleaf Plantain USDA PLLA |
Cherokee Drug, Antidote Infusion used for poisonous bites, stings and snakebites. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 50 |
| Plantago lanceolata L. Narrowleaf Plantain USDA PLLA |
Cherokee Drug, Burn Dressing Poultice of wilted or scalded leaf applied to burns. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 50 |
| Plantago lanceolata L. Narrowleaf Plantain USDA PLLA |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice used for blisters, ulcers, insect stings and infusion used orally and as wash. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 50 |