| Aruncus dioicus var. vulgaris (Maxim.) Hara Bride's Feathers USDA ARDIV |
Bella Coola Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Decoction of root taken for stomach pain. 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 59 |
| Aruncus dioicus var. vulgaris (Maxim.) Hara Bride's Feathers USDA ARDIV |
Bella Coola Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy Decoction of root in grease of mountain goat taken for smallpox. 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 59 |
| Aruncus dioicus var. vulgaris (Maxim.) Hara Bride's Feathers USDA ARDIV |
Bella Coola Drug, Venereal Aid Decoction of root taken for gonorrhea and stomach pain. 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 59 |
| Arundinaria gigantea ssp. tecta (Walt.) McClure Switchcane USDA ARGIT8 |
Choctaw Drug, Analgesic Decoction of roots taken for breast pain. Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 6 |
| Asarum canadense L. Canadian Wildginger USDA ASCA |
Cherokee Drug, Analgesic Decoction of plant taken to cause vomiting for stomach pain. Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 21 |
| Asarum canadense L. Canadian Wildginger USDA ASCA |
Cherokee Drug, Breast Treatment Infusion of whole plant used as a wash for swollen breasts. Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 21 |
| Asarum canadense L. Canadian Wildginger USDA ASCA |
Cherokee Drug, Emetic Infusion of plant taken as an emetic for swollen breasts and stomach pain. Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 21 |
| Asarum canadense L. Canadian Wildginger USDA ASCA |
Cherokee Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Decoction of plant taken to cause vomiting for stomach pain. Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 21 |
| Asarum caudatum Lindl. British Columbia Wildginger USDA ASCAC2 |
Bella Coola Drug, Analgesic Decoction of plant used externally for headache, intestinal pain and knee pain. 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 56 |
| Asarum caudatum Lindl. British Columbia Wildginger USDA ASCAC2 |
Bella Coola Drug, Antirheumatic (External) Decoction of plant used externally for knee pain. 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 56 |
| Asarum caudatum Lindl. British Columbia Wildginger USDA ASCAC2 |
Bella Coola Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Decoction of plant taken for stomach pain. 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 56 |
| Asarum caudatum Lindl. British Columbia Wildginger USDA ASCAC2 |
Bella Coola Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Decoction of plant used externally for intestinal pain. 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 56 |
| Asarum sp. Wild Ginger |
Karok Drug, Unspecified Roots used for medicine. Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 209 |
| Asarum sp. Wild Ginger |
Lolahnkok Drug, Emetic Pounded leaves soaked in cold water and taken to vomit for stomach pains. Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 190 |
| Asarum sp. Wild Ginger |
Modesse Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of fresh, large, green leaves applied as an antiseptic to cuts and boils. Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 224 |
| Asclepias cryptoceras S. Wats. Pallid Milkweed USDA ASCRC2 |
Paiute Drug, Analgesic Decoction of root 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 47 |
| Asclepias cryptoceras S. Wats. Pallid Milkweed USDA ASCRC2 |
Paiute Drug, Dermatological Aid Latex used for ringworm. 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 47 |
| Asclepias sp. Milkweed |
Karok Food, Candy Juice used for chewing gum. Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 212 |
| Asclepias sp. Milkweed |
Modesse Fiber, Cordage Stems used for making string and cord. Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 224 |
| Asclepias sp. Milkweed |
Natchez Drug, Kidney Aid Infusion of roots taken for kidney troubles and nephritis. Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 52 |
| Asclepias sp. Milkweed |
Natchez Drug, Venereal Aid Plant used for syphilis. Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 52 |
| Asclepias sp. Milkweed |
Wintoon Fiber, Cordage Used to make string and ropes. Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 264 |
| Asclepias speciosa Torr. Showy Milkweed USDA ASSP |
Paiute Drug, Antirheumatic (External) Decoction of root 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 48 |
| Asclepias speciosa Torr. Showy Milkweed USDA ASSP |
Paiute Drug, Cough Medicine Decoction of root taken for cough, especially from 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 48 |
| Asclepias speciosa Torr. Showy Milkweed USDA ASSP |
Paiute Drug, Dermatological Aid Latex or pulverized seeds used as an antiseptic and healing agent on 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 48 |
| Asclepias speciosa Torr. Showy Milkweed USDA ASSP |
Paiute Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy Hot decoction of root taken to 'bring out the rash of measles.' 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 48 |
| Asclepias speciosa Torr. Showy Milkweed USDA ASSP |
Paiute Drug, Snake Bite Remedy Decoction of seeds used to draw poison from snakebites. 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 48 |
| Asclepias speciosa Torr. Showy Milkweed USDA ASSP |
Paiute Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy Decoction of root taken for cough, especially from 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 48 |
| Asclepias speciosa Torr. Showy Milkweed USDA ASSP |
Shoshoni Drug, Antidiarrheal Decoction of root taken for 'bloody 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 48 |
| Asclepias speciosa Torr. Showy Milkweed USDA ASSP |
Shoshoni Drug, Dermatological Aid Latex applied to remove corns and calluses. 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 48 |
| Asclepias speciosa Torr. Showy Milkweed USDA ASSP |
Shoshoni Drug, Dermatological Aid Latex used as an antiseptic and healing agent on sores, cuts and ringworm. 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 48 |
| Asclepias speciosa Torr. Showy Milkweed USDA ASSP |
Shoshoni Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of mashed root 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 48 |
| Asclepias speciosa Torr. Showy Milkweed USDA ASSP |
Shoshoni Drug, Venereal Aid Latex used as an antiseptic and healing agent on syphilitic 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 48 |
| Asplenium rhizophyllum L. Walking Fern USDA ASRH2 |
Cherokee Drug, Breast Treatment Decoction of whole plant rubbed on swollen breast. Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 3 |
| Asplenium rhizophyllum L. Walking Fern USDA ASRH2 |
Cherokee Drug, Emetic Decoction of whole plant taken to induce vomiting for swollen breasts. Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 3 |
| Astragalus calycosus var. scaposus (Gray) M.E. Jones Torrey's Milkvetch USDA ASCAS |
Shoshoni Drug, Venereal Aid Decoction of scraped roots taken for venereal disease. 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 49 |
| Astragalus sp. Vetch |
Shoshoni Drug, Dermatological Aid Infusion of root used as a wash for 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 50 |
| Astragalus sp. Vetch |
Shoshoni Drug, Eye Medicine Infusion or decoction of root used as a wash for granulated eyelids. 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 50 |
| Astragalus sp. Vetch |
Shoshoni Drug, Toothache Remedy Decoction of root used as a wash 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 50 |
| Athyrium filix-femina ssp. cyclosorum (Rupr.) C. Christens. Subarctic Ladyfern USDA ATFIC |
Bella Coola Drug, Eye Medicine Simple or compound decoction of root used as a wash for sore eyes. 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 48 |
| Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt. Fourwing Saltbush USDA ATCAC |
Shoshoni Drug, Cathartic Decoction of fresh roots with salt 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 50 |
| Atriplex sp. Four Winged Salt Bush |
Yokut Drug, Cathartic Infusion of leaves used as a cathartic. Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 437 |
| Aureolaria virginica (L.) Pennell Downy Yellow False Foxglove USDA AUVI |
Cherokee Drug, Antidiarrheal Decoction of plants taken for dysentery. Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 57 |
| Balsamorhiza hookeri var. hirsuta (Nutt.) A. Nels. Hairy Balsamroot USDA BAHOH |
Paiute Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Decoction of root considered good for severe stomach. 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 50 |
| Balsamorhiza hookeri var. hirsuta (Nutt.) A. Nels. Hairy Balsamroot USDA BAHOH |
Paiute Drug, Urinary Aid Decoction of root considered good for bladder troubles. 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 50 |
| Balsamorhiza hookeri var. hirsuta (Nutt.) A. Nels. Hairy Balsamroot USDA BAHOH |
Washo Drug, Gynecological Aid Decoction of root taken for female complaints. 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 50 |
| Balsamorhiza sagittata (Pursh) Nutt. Arrowleaf Balsamroot USDA BASA3 |
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 |
| Balsamorhiza sagittata (Pursh) Nutt. Arrowleaf Balsamroot USDA BASA3 |
Okanagon Food, Staple Seeds used as a principle food. Teit, James A., 1928, The Salishan Tribes of the Western Plateaus, SI-BAE Annual Report #45, page 239 |
| Balsamorhiza sagittata (Pursh) Nutt. Arrowleaf Balsamroot USDA BASA3 |
Okanagon Food, Unspecified Roots used as an important food. Teit, James A., 1928, The Salishan Tribes of the Western Plateaus, SI-BAE Annual Report #45, page 237 |
| Balsamorhiza sagittata (Pursh) Nutt. Arrowleaf Balsamroot USDA BASA3 |
Okanagon Food, Unspecified Seeds roasted in baskets with hot stones and eaten. Teit, James A., 1928, The Salishan Tribes of the Western Plateaus, SI-BAE Annual Report #45, page 240 |