Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Algonquin, Quebec Drug, Gynecological Aid Branches used in the steambath for women after childbirth. Black, Meredith Jean, 1980, Algonquin Ethnobotany: An Interpretation of Aboriginal Adaptation in South Western Quebec, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series Number 65, page 130 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Algonquin, Quebec Drug, Gynecological Aid Infusion of plant taken for menstrual disorders. Black, Meredith Jean, 1980, Algonquin Ethnobotany: An Interpretation of Aboriginal Adaptation in South Western Quebec, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series Number 65, page 130 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Algonquin, Quebec Drug, Pediatric Aid Infusion of cones used for babies with colic. Black, Meredith Jean, 1980, Algonquin Ethnobotany: An Interpretation of Aboriginal Adaptation in South Western Quebec, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series Number 65, page 130 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Algonquin, Quebec Drug, Toothache Remedy Decoction of crushed branches used as a steam for toothache. Black, Meredith Jean, 1980, Algonquin Ethnobotany: An Interpretation of Aboriginal Adaptation in South Western Quebec, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series Number 65, page 130 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Algonquin, Tete-de-Boule Fiber, Canoe Material Plant used to make canoe skeletons. Raymond, Marcel., 1945, Notes Ethnobotaniques Sur Les Tete-De-Boule De Manouan, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:113-134, page 132 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Chippewa Drug, Analgesic Compound containing charcoal pricked into temples with needles for headache. Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 338 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Chippewa Drug, Ceremonial Medicine Twigs burned for incense in religious ceremonies. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1933, Some Chippewa Uses of Plants, Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press, page 123 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Chippewa Drug, Cough Medicine Compound containing leaves taken as a cough syrup. Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 340 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Chippewa Drug, Dermatological Aid Plant used as a deodorant. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1933, Some Chippewa Uses of Plants, Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press, page 123 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Chippewa Drug, Disinfectant Twigs burned as a disinfectant to fumigate a house for smallpox. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1933, Some Chippewa Uses of Plants, Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press, page 123 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Chippewa Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy Twigs burned as a disinfectant to fumigate a house for smallpox. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1933, Some Chippewa Uses of Plants, Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press, page 123 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Chippewa Drug, Unspecified Leaves combined with ground hemlock for medicinal purposes. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1933, Some Chippewa Uses of Plants, Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press, page 123 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Chippewa Fiber, Canoe Material Wood used to make canoe ribs. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1933, Some Chippewa Uses of Plants, Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press, page 123 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Chippewa Fiber, Snow Gear Wood used to make toboggans. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1933, Some Chippewa Uses of Plants, Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press, page 123 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Chippewa Food, Beverage Leaves used to make a hot, tea like beverage. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1933, Some Chippewa Uses of Plants, Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press, page 123 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Chippewa Other, Hunting & Fishing Item Wood used to make sturgeon spears. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1933, Some Chippewa Uses of Plants, Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press, page 123 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Chippewa Other, Incense & Fragrance Leaves used as perfume for clothing. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1933, Some Chippewa Uses of Plants, Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press, page 123 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Cree, Woodlands Drug, Panacea Powdered branches and many herbs used for various ailments. Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 62 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Cree, Woodlands Drug, Pulmonary Aid Decoction of branches taken for pneumonia. Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 62 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Cree, Woodlands Drug, Urinary Aid Decoction of needle covered branches or juice taken for urine retention or sore bladder. Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 62 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Iroquois Drug, Antirheumatic (External) Decoction of plant tips used as a foot bath for rheumatism. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 270 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Iroquois Drug, Antirheumatic (External) Steam from compound decoction used as a bath for rheumatism. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 270 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Iroquois Drug, Blood Medicine Fermented compound decoction taken when 'blood gets bad and cold.' Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 270 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Iroquois Drug, Cold Remedy Steam from decoction of leaves inhaled for colds. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 270 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Iroquois Drug, Dermatological Aid Decoction used as a wash or poultice applied to cuts, bruises and sores. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 270 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Iroquois Drug, Febrifuge Fermented compound decoction taken for fever. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 270 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Iroquois Drug, Gynecological Aid Infusion of leaves taken by women as a tonic and diaphoretic to increase the milk flow. Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 35 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Iroquois Drug, Gynecological Aid Infusion used by 'women during confinement.' Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 270 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Iroquois Drug, Gynecological Aid Steam from compound decoction used as a bath for parturition. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 270 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Iroquois Drug, Hunting Medicine Branches, without fruit, used in the vapor baths by hunters. Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 35 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Iroquois Drug, Orthopedic Aid Decoction of plant used as a wash or poultice of leaves applied to sprains. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 270 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Iroquois Drug, Orthopedic Aid Decoction used as a wash for weakness in the hips due to untreated broken coccyx. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 270 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Iroquois Drug, Orthopedic Aid Fermented compound decoction taken for soreness. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 270 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Iroquois Drug, Orthopedic Aid Poultice of bough and milk decoction mixed with grease and applied for paralysis. Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 35 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Iroquois Drug, Stimulant Fermented compound decoction taken when a 'person is tired.' Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 270 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Iroquois Fiber, Caulking Material Bark pieces packed into joints during construction. Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De L'ile Aux Coudres, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:75-111, page 83 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Iroquois Other, Insecticide Branches used in closets to prevent moths. Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De L'ile Aux Coudres, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:75-111, page 83 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Malecite Drug, Burn Dressing Dried under bark pounded, mixed with grease and used for burns. Mechling, W.H., 1959, The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs, Anthropologica 8:239-263, page 247 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Malecite Drug, Cough Medicine Infusion of boughs used for coughs. Mechling, W.H., 1959, The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs, Anthropologica 8:239-263, page 249 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Malecite Drug, Toothache Remedy Gum used to fill cavities and for tooth pain. Mechling, W.H., 1959, The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs, Anthropologica 8:239-263, page 248 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Malecite Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy Infusion of bark used for consumption. Mechling, W.H., 1959, The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs, Anthropologica 8:239-263, page 251 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Malecite Fiber, Basketry Used to make basket splints. 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 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Malecite Fiber, Canoe Material Wood used for canoe slats. 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 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Malecite Other, Hide Preparation Bark used for tanning hides. 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 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Malecite Other, Hunting & Fishing Item Wood used to make arrows. 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 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Menominee Drug, Abortifacient Infusion of dried inner bark taken during a cold to treat suppressed menses. Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 46 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Menominee Drug, Adjuvant Inner bark used as a seasoner for enhancing medicines. Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 46 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Menominee Drug, Dermatological Aid Compound poultice of dried, powdered leaves applied to swellings. Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 134 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Menominee Drug, Diaphoretic Plant used in the sudatory. Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 46 |
Thuja occidentalis L. Eastern Arborvitae USDA THOC2 |
Menominee Drug, Stimulant Smudge of leaves used to revive 'lost consciousness.' Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 46 |