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Argentina anserina (L.) Rydb.
Silverweed Cinquefoil
USDA ARAN7
Okanagon Food, Staple
Roots used as a principle food.
Teit, James A., 1928, The Salishan Tribes of the Western Plateaus, SI-BAE Annual Report #45, page 238
Arisaema triphyllum ssp. quinatum (Buckl.) Huttleston
Jack In The Pulpit
USDA ARTRQ
Choctaw Drug, Blood Medicine
Decoction of plant taken to make blood.
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 6
Aristolochia serpentaria L.
Virginia Snakeroot
USDA ARSE3
Cherokee Drug, Analgesic
Infusion of roots taken for breast pains.
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 20
Aristolochia serpentaria L.
Virginia Snakeroot
USDA ARSE3
Choctaw Drug, Analgesic
Cold infusion of roots taken for stomach pains.
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 20
Aristolochia serpentaria L.
Virginia Snakeroot
USDA ARSE3
Choctaw Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Cold infusion of roots taken for stomach pains.
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 20
Aristolochia serpentaria L.
Virginia Snakeroot
USDA ARSE3
Natchez Drug, Febrifuge
Decoction of plant taken for fevers.
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 20
Aristolochia sp.
Pipe Vine
Wintoon Other, Tools
Nuts used by children in play for blowing.
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 264
Artemisia douglasiana Bess.
Douglas' Sagewort
USDA ARDO3
Paiute Drug, Analgesic
Poultice of crushed, green leaves used as a compress for headaches.
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 39
Artemisia douglasiana Bess.
Douglas' Sagewort
USDA ARDO3
Paiute Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy
Burning plant used as an inhalant for grippe.
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 39
Artemisia douglasiana Bess.
Douglas' Sagewort
USDA ARDO3
Washo Drug, Analgesic
Decoction of leaves used as a wash for headaches.
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 39
Artemisia douglasiana Bess.
Douglas' Sagewort
USDA ARDO3
Washo Drug, Antirheumatic (External)
Decoction of leaves used as a liniment for rheumatism.
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 39
Artemisia dracunculus L.
Wormwood
USDA ARDR4
Paiute Drug, Antirheumatic (External)
Hot decoction of branches used as a wash for rheumatism.
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 39, 40
Artemisia dracunculus L.
Wormwood
USDA ARDR4
Paiute Drug, Antirheumatic (External)
Hot poultice of plant tops applied to sprains, swellings or rheumatism.
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 39, 40
Artemisia dracunculus L.
Wormwood
USDA ARDR4
Paiute Drug, Dermatological Aid
Poultice of plant tops applied for 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 39, 40
Artemisia dracunculus L.
Wormwood
USDA ARDR4
Paiute Drug, Gynecological Aid
Decoction of whole plant taken as a tonic after childbirth.
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 39, 40
Artemisia dracunculus L.
Wormwood
USDA ARDR4
Paiute Drug, Orthopedic Aid
Poultice of plant tops applied for sprains.
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 39, 40
Artemisia dracunculus L.
Wormwood
USDA ARDR4
Paiute Drug, Tonic
Decoction of whole plant taken as a tonic after childbirth.
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 39, 40
Artemisia dracunculus L.
Wormwood
USDA ARDR4
Shoshoni Drug, Cathartic
Hot decoction of branches 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 39, 40
Artemisia dracunculus L.
Wormwood
USDA ARDR4
Shoshoni Drug, Cold Remedy
Hot decoction of branches 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 39, 40
Artemisia dracunculus L.
Wormwood
USDA ARDR4
Shoshoni Drug, Dermatological Aid
Decoction of whole plant used as a wash for nettle stings.
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 39, 40
Artemisia dracunculus L.
Wormwood
USDA ARDR4
Shoshoni Drug, Eye Medicine
Steam from boiling plant used for eye trouble.
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 39, 40
Artemisia dracunculus L.
Wormwood
USDA ARDR4
Shoshoni Drug, Herbal Steam
Steam from boiling plant used for eye trouble.
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 39, 40
Artemisia dracunculus L.
Wormwood
USDA ARDR4
Shoshoni Drug, Throat Aid
Poultice of pulped, green plant applied to sore throat or neck glands.
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 39, 40
Artemisia dracunculus L.
Wormwood
USDA ARDR4
Shoshoni Drug, Venereal Aid
Decoction of whole plant taken or 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 39, 40
Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt.
Louisiana Sagewort
USDA ARLUL2
Mewuk Drug, Cathartic
Infusion of plant used as a mild cathartic.
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 366
Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt.
Louisiana Sagewort
USDA ARLUL2
Mewuk Drug, Dermatological Aid
Poultice of bruised leaves applied to cuts and sores.
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 366
Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt.
Louisiana Sagewort
USDA ARLUL2
Mewuk Drug, Disinfectant
Infusion of plant used as a disinfectant to wash the bodies of the mourners after funerals.
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 353
Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt.
Louisiana Sagewort
USDA ARLUL2
Mewuk Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Infusion of plant used for indigestion.
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 366
Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt.
Louisiana Sagewort
USDA ARLUL2
Mewuk Drug, Other
Plant worn around the neck by orphans after parents death to keep the ghost away & prevent sickness.
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 353
Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt.
Louisiana Sagewort
USDA ARLUL2
Mewuk Drug, Panacea
Small bundles of plant made into necklaces to keep disease away.
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 336
Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt.
Louisiana Sagewort
USDA ARLUL2
Mewuk Drug, Unspecified
Infusion of plant taken, used as a wash or poultice applied as medicine.
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 353
Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt.
Louisiana Sagewort
USDA ARLUL2
Mewuk Drug, Unspecified
Plant used as a medicine.
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 338
Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt.
Louisiana Sagewort
USDA ARLUL2
Mewuk Drug, Veterinary Aid
Used for horses with sore backs.
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 366
Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt.
Louisiana Sagewort
USDA ARLUL2
Mewuk Other, Decorations
Burned wood soot used for tattooing.
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 349
Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt.
Louisiana Sagewort
USDA ARLUL2
Poliklah Drug, Eye Medicine
Poultice of plant applied to sore eyes.
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 173
Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt.
Louisiana Sagewort
USDA ARLUL2
Pomo Fiber, Building Material
Used to thatch the sweat house.
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 282
Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt.
Louisiana Sagewort
USDA ARLUL2
Yokut Drug, Unspecified
Used as medicine.
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 437
Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt.
Louisiana Sagewort
USDA ARLUL2
Yurok, South Coast (Nererner) Drug, Dermatological Aid
Infusion of plant used for itching skin and as a lotion for sores.
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 169
Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt.
Louisiana Sagewort
USDA ARLUL2
Yurok, South Coast (Nererner) Drug, Eye Medicine
Infusion of plant used for sore eyes.
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 169
Artemisia ludoviciana ssp. incompta (Nutt.) Keck
Mountain Sagewort
USDA ARLUI2
Bella Coola Drug, Unspecified
Used as a medicine.
Smith, Harlan I., 1929, Materia Medica of the Bella Coola and Neighboring Tribes of British Columbia, National Museum of Canada Bulletin 56:47-68, page 65
Artemisia ludoviciana ssp. incompta (Nutt.) Keck
Mountain Sagewort
USDA ARLUI2
Carrier, Northern Drug, Analgesic
Hot infusion of plant taken for headache.
Smith, Harlan I., 1929, Materia Medica of the Bella Coola and Neighboring Tribes of British Columbia, National Museum of Canada Bulletin 56:47-68, page 65
Artemisia ludoviciana ssp. incompta (Nutt.) Keck
Mountain Sagewort
USDA ARLUI2
Carrier, Southern Drug, Dermatological Aid
Poultice of chewed plant applied to sprains and swellings.
Smith, Harlan I., 1929, Materia Medica of the Bella Coola and Neighboring Tribes of British Columbia, National Museum of Canada Bulletin 56:47-68, page 65
Artemisia ludoviciana ssp. incompta (Nutt.) Keck
Mountain Sagewort
USDA ARLUI2
Carrier, Southern Drug, Orthopedic Aid
Poultice of chewed leaves applied to sprains.
Smith, Harlan I., 1929, Materia Medica of the Bella Coola and Neighboring Tribes of British Columbia, National Museum of Canada Bulletin 56:47-68, page 65
Artemisia ludoviciana ssp. ludoviciana
Foothill Sagewort
USDA ARLUL2
Paiute Drug, Analgesic
Decoction of plant used as a soaking bath for aching 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 40-42
Artemisia ludoviciana ssp. ludoviciana
Foothill Sagewort
USDA ARLUL2
Paiute Drug, Analgesic
Hot or cold decoction of whole plant or young growth 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 40-42
Artemisia ludoviciana ssp. ludoviciana
Foothill Sagewort
USDA ARLUL2
Paiute Drug, Analgesic
Poultice of steamed plants or bruised leaves used for rheumatism or other aches.
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 40-42
Artemisia ludoviciana ssp. ludoviciana
Foothill Sagewort
USDA ARLUL2
Paiute Drug, Analgesic
Poultice of steeped leaves used as a compress for headaches.
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 40-42
Artemisia ludoviciana ssp. ludoviciana
Foothill Sagewort
USDA ARLUL2
Paiute Drug, Antidiarrheal
Decoction of plant 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 40-42
Artemisia ludoviciana ssp. ludoviciana
Foothill Sagewort
USDA ARLUL2
Paiute Drug, Antirheumatic (External)
Branches used in a sweatbath for rheumatism.
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 40-42
Artemisia ludoviciana ssp. ludoviciana
Foothill Sagewort
USDA ARLUL2
Paiute Drug, Antirheumatic (External)
Poultice of steamed plants or bruised leaves used for rheumatism or other aches.
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 40-42