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Salix caroliniana Michx.
Coastal Plain Willow
USDA SACA5
Seminole Drug, Blood Medicine
Decoction of bark taken for menstruation sickness: yellow eyes and skin, weakness and shaking head. If a man has sexual intercourse with a woman during her menstrual period, the results were more serious than the other menstruation sickness. A doctor would never do this, as it would damage the 'medicine' which he has in his body. Other men were, sometimes, willing to take the risk.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 247
Salix caroliniana Michx.
Coastal Plain Willow
USDA SACA5
Seminole Drug, Ceremonial Medicine
Bark used as an emetic in purification after funerals, at doctor's school & after death of patient.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 167
Salix caroliniana Michx.
Coastal Plain Willow
USDA SACA5
Seminole Drug, Ceremonial Medicine
Plant used as a ceremonial emetic.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 163
Salix caroliniana Michx.
Coastal Plain Willow
USDA SACA5
Seminole Drug, Ceremonial Medicine
Roots taken by students in medical training.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 95
Salix caroliniana Michx.
Coastal Plain Willow
USDA SACA5
Seminole Drug, Dermatological Aid
Plant used for gunshot wounds.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 302
Salix caroliniana Michx.
Coastal Plain Willow
USDA SACA5
Seminole Drug, Emetic
Bark used as an emetic to 'clean the insides.'
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 167
Salix caroliniana Michx.
Coastal Plain Willow
USDA SACA5
Seminole Drug, Emetic
Bark used as an emetic.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 288
Salix caroliniana Michx.
Coastal Plain Willow
USDA SACA5
Seminole Drug, Emetic
Decoction of plant & other plants taken as an emetic by doctors to strengthen his internal medicine.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 145
Salix caroliniana Michx.
Coastal Plain Willow
USDA SACA5
Seminole Drug, Emetic
Infusion of bark taken as an emetic for rainbow sickness: fever, stiff neck and backache.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 210
Salix caroliniana Michx.
Coastal Plain Willow
USDA SACA5
Seminole Drug, Emetic
Infusion of bark taken as an emetic for thunder sickness: fever, dizziness, headache & diarrhea.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 213
Salix caroliniana Michx.
Coastal Plain Willow
USDA SACA5
Seminole Drug, Emetic
Infusion of plant taken as an emetic to vomit the object the witch 'shot' into the body.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 398
Salix caroliniana Michx.
Coastal Plain Willow
USDA SACA5
Seminole Drug, Emetic
Infusion of roots taken as an emetic during religious ceremonies.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 408
Salix caroliniana Michx.
Coastal Plain Willow
USDA SACA5
Seminole Drug, Eye Medicine
Infusion of inner bark taken and used as a bath for mist sickness: eye disease, fever and chills.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 209
Salix caroliniana Michx.
Coastal Plain Willow
USDA SACA5
Seminole Drug, Febrifuge
Bark used for fevers.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 288
Salix caroliniana Michx.
Coastal Plain Willow
USDA SACA5
Seminole Drug, Febrifuge
Infusion of bark taken as an emetic for rainbow sickness: fever, stiff neck and backache.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 210
Salix caroliniana Michx.
Coastal Plain Willow
USDA SACA5
Seminole Drug, Febrifuge
Infusion of bark taken as an emetic for thunder sickness: fever, dizziness, headache & diarrhea.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 213
Salix caroliniana Michx.
Coastal Plain Willow
USDA SACA5
Seminole Drug, Febrifuge
Infusion of inner bark taken and used as a bath for mist sickness: eye disease, fever and chills.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 209
Salix caroliniana Michx.
Coastal Plain Willow
USDA SACA5
Seminole Drug, Febrifuge
Plant used as a fever medicine.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 283
Salix caroliniana Michx.
Coastal Plain Willow
USDA SACA5
Seminole Drug, Febrifuge
Plant used for dance fire sickness: fever.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 206
Salix caroliniana Michx.
Coastal Plain Willow
USDA SACA5
Seminole Drug, Febrifuge
Plant used for fire sickness: fever and body aches.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 203
Salix caroliniana Michx.
Coastal Plain Willow
USDA SACA5
Seminole Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Infusion of plant taken by men for menstruation sickness: stomachache, headache and body soreness.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 248
Salix caroliniana Michx.
Coastal Plain Willow
USDA SACA5
Seminole Drug, Hunting Medicine
Infusion of roots used as a hunting medicine to increase hunting luck.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 371
Salix caroliniana Michx.
Coastal Plain Willow
USDA SACA5
Seminole Drug, Love Medicine
Bark used as a medicine to prevent adultery.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 249
Salix caroliniana Michx.
Coastal Plain Willow
USDA SACA5
Seminole Drug, Oral Aid
Plant used for lion sickness: panting, staring and tongue hanging out.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 232
Salix caroliniana Michx.
Coastal Plain Willow
USDA SACA5
Seminole Drug, Orthopedic Aid
Infusion of bark used as a bath for hot feet.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 288
Salix caroliniana Michx.
Coastal Plain Willow
USDA SACA5
Seminole Drug, Other
Decoction of bark taken for menstruation sickness: yellow eyes and skin, weakness and shaking head. If a man has sexual intercourse with a woman during her menstrual period, the results were more serious than the other menstruation sickness. A doctor would never do this, as it would damage the 'medicine' which he has in his body. Other men were, sometimes, willing to take the risk.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 247
Salix caroliniana Michx.
Coastal Plain Willow
USDA SACA5
Seminole Drug, Other
Plant used for lightning sickness.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 305
Salix caroliniana Michx.
Coastal Plain Willow
USDA SACA5
Seminole Drug, Preventive Medicine
Plant made into medicine and used to prevent the new mother's condition from contaminating the camp.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 325
Salix caroliniana Michx.
Coastal Plain Willow
USDA SACA5
Seminole Drug, Respiratory Aid
Plant used for lion sickness: panting, staring and tongue hanging out.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 232
Salix caroliniana Michx.
Coastal Plain Willow
USDA SACA5
Seminole Drug, Stimulant
Infusion of bark taken & used as a bath for menstruation sickness: lassitude, laziness & weakness. If a woman does not eat by herself during her menstrual period, the other inhabitants of her camp will get sick. Both sexes are thus affected, but men are particularly vulnerable.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 244
Salix caroliniana Michx.
Coastal Plain Willow
USDA SACA5
Seminole Drug, Stimulant
Plant used for lion sickness: panting, staring and tongue hanging out.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 232
Salix caroliniana Michx.
Coastal Plain Willow
USDA SACA5
Seminole Drug, Strengthener
Decoction of bark taken for menstruation sickness: yellow eyes and skin, weakness and shaking head. If a man has sexual intercourse with a woman during her menstrual period, the results were more serious than the other menstruation sickness. A doctor would never do this, as it would damage the 'medicine' which he has in his body. Other men were, sometimes, willing to take the risk.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 247
Salix caroliniana Michx.
Coastal Plain Willow
USDA SACA5
Seminole Drug, Strengthener
Infusion of bark taken & used as a bath for menstruation sickness: lassitude, laziness & weakness. If a woman does not eat by herself during her menstrual period, the other inhabitants of her camp will get sick. Both sexes are thus affected, but men are particularly vulnerable.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 244
Salix caroliniana Michx.
Coastal Plain Willow
USDA SACA5
Seminole Drug, Unspecified
Plant used for medicinal purposes.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 161
Salix caroliniana Michx.
Coastal Plain Willow
USDA SACA5
Seminole Drug, Unspecified
Plant used medicinally.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 164
Salix caroliniana Michx.
Coastal Plain Willow
USDA SACA5
Seminole Drug, Vertigo Medicine
Infusion of bark taken as an emetic for thunder sickness: fever, dizziness, headache & diarrhea.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 213
Salix caroliniana Michx.
Coastal Plain Willow
USDA SACA5
Seminole Other, Toys & Games
Plant used to make ballsticks.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 492
Salix cordata Michx.
Heartleaf Willow
USDA SAER
Malecite Drug, Dermatological Aid
Bark placed in hot water and used for blisters.
Mechling, W.H., 1959, The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs, Anthropologica 8:239-263, page 251
Salix cordata Michx.
Heartleaf Willow
USDA SAER
Malecite Drug, Dietary Aid
Infusion of bark used for stimulating the appetite.
Mechling, W.H., 1959, The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs, Anthropologica 8:239-263, page 253
Salix cordata Michx.
Heartleaf Willow
USDA SAER
Micmac Drug, Cold Remedy
Bark used for colds and to stimulate the appetite.
Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 61
Salix cordata Michx.
Heartleaf Willow
USDA SAER
Micmac Drug, Dermatological Aid
Bark used for blisters.
Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 61
Salix cordata Michx.
Heartleaf Willow
USDA SAER
Micmac Drug, Dietary Aid
Bark used to stimulate the appetite.
Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 61
Salix cordata Michx.
Heartleaf Willow
USDA SAER
Thompson Drug, Dermatological Aid
Poultice of fresh bark applied to bruises and skin eruptions.
Steedman, E.V., 1928, The Ethnobotany of the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, SI-BAE Annual Report #45:441-522, page 471
Salix discolor Muhl.
Pussy Willow
USDA SADI
Algonquin, Tete-de-Boule Drug, Gynecological Aid
Infusion of young branches used to start lactation.
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 130
Salix discolor Muhl.
Pussy Willow
USDA SADI
Algonquin, Tete-de-Boule Drug, Throat Aid
Inner bark powdered, made into a paste and applied to 'sick' throats.
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 130
Salix discolor Muhl.
Pussy Willow
USDA SADI
Blackfoot Drug, Analgesic
Decoction of new twigs taken as a painkiller.
Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 28
Salix discolor Muhl.
Pussy Willow
USDA SADI
Blackfoot Drug, Febrifuge
Decoction of new twigs taken for fevers.
Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 28
Salix discolor Muhl.
Pussy Willow
USDA SADI
Blackfoot Dye, Red
Spring buds used to make a red dye.
Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 32
Salix discolor Muhl.
Pussy Willow
USDA SADI
Cree, Woodlands Drug, Antidiarrheal
Infusion of inner bark taken for diarrhea.
Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 58
Salix discolor Muhl.
Pussy Willow
USDA SADI
Cree, Woodlands Fiber, Basketry
Stems used to rim birch bark baskets.
Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 58