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Cherokee Drug, Antirheumatic (External) Compound decoction of root applied with warm hands for rheumatism. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 8 |
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Cherokee Drug, Antirheumatic (External) Decoction of roots rubbed on area affected by rheumatism. Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 3 |
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Cherokee Drug, Antirheumatic (Internal) Infusion taken for rheumatism. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 34 |
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Cherokee Drug, Emetic Decoction of whole plant used as an emetic in cases of ague and fever. Witthoft, John, 1947, An Early Cherokee Ethnobotanical Note, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 37(3):73-75, page 74 |
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Cherokee Drug, Emetic Infusion of whole plant given as an emetic 'in case of ague and fever.' Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 34 |
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Cherokee Drug, Febrifuge Decoction of whole plant used as an emetic in cases of fever. Witthoft, John, 1947, An Early Cherokee Ethnobotanical Note, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 37(3):73-75, page 74 |
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Cherokee Drug, Febrifuge Infusion of whole plant blown over head and chest of patient for fever. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 34 |
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Cherokee Drug, Heart Medicine Powdered leaves smoked for heart trouble. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 34 |
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Cherokee Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy Decoction of whole plant used as an emetic in cases of ague. Witthoft, John, 1947, An Early Cherokee Ethnobotanical Note, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 37(3):73-75, page 74 |
| Adiantum pedatum L. Northern Maidenhair USDA ADPE |
Cherokee Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy Infusion of whole plant given as an emetic 'in case of ague and fever.' Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 34 |
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Cherokee Drug, Other Given for 'sudden paralytic attacks as in bad pneumonia of children.' Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 34 |
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Cherokee Drug, Respiratory Aid Powdered plant 'snuffed' and smoked for asthma. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 34 |
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Costanoan Drug, Blood Medicine Decoction of plant used to purify the blood. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 5 |
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Costanoan Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Decoction of plant used for stomach troubles. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 5 |
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Hesquiat Drug, Respiratory Aid Green fronds chewed for shortness of breath. Turner, Nancy J. and Barbara S. Efrat, 1982, Ethnobotany of the Hesquiat Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 29 |
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Hesquiat Drug, Respiratory Aid Infusion of dried fronds burned to ashes, mixed with unknown and taken for shortness of breath. Turner, Nancy J. and Barbara S. Efrat, 1982, Ethnobotany of the Hesquiat Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 29 |
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Hesquiat Drug, Strengthener Green fronds chewed by dancers in winter for strength and endurance. Turner, Nancy J. and Barbara S. Efrat, 1982, Ethnobotany of the Hesquiat Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 29 |
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Hesquiat Drug, Strengthener Infusion of dried fronds burned to ashes, mixed with unknown and taken for strength and endurance. This infusion used especially by dancers in winter. Hesquiat dancers would take nothing but this medicine on day when they were dancing; it made them 'light on their feet' and helped them continue dancing for a long time without tiring. Turner, Nancy J. and Barbara S. Efrat, 1982, Ethnobotany of the Hesquiat Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 29 |
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Iroquois Drug, Analgesic Decoction of plant used by children for cramps. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 258 |
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Iroquois Drug, Antirheumatic (External) Compound decoction of green roots used as foot soak for rheumatism. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 258 |
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Iroquois Drug, Antirheumatic (Internal) Compound decoction of green roots taken for rheumatism. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 258 |
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Iroquois Drug, Diuretic Decoction of roots taken for the cessation of urine due to gall. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 258 |
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Iroquois Drug, Emetic Infusion of plant induced vomiting as a remedy for love medicine. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 258 |
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Iroquois Drug, Gynecological Aid Compound decoction or infusion of roots taken for excessive menstruation. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 258 |
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Iroquois Drug, Gynecological Aid Decoction of roots used by 'ladies to get period, cleans out' or for abortions. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 258 |
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Iroquois Drug, Gynecological Aid Plant used for abortal pains and pain when about to deliver. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 258 |
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Iroquois Drug, Liver Aid Decoction of roots taken for the cessation of urine due to gall. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 258 |
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Iroquois Drug, Orthopedic Aid Poultice of smashed plant applied to sore back of babies. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 257 |
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Iroquois Drug, Pediatric Aid Decoction of plant used by children for cramps. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 258 |
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Iroquois Drug, Pediatric Aid Poultice of smashed plant applied to sore back of babies. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 257 |
| Adiantum pedatum L. Northern Maidenhair USDA ADPE |
Iroquois Drug, Snake Bite Remedy Poultice of wet, smashed fronds bound to snakebites. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 258 |
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Iroquois Drug, Venereal Aid Decoction of plant used as a wash for gonorrhea. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 258 |
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Iroquois Drug, Venereal Aid Decoction of root taken for venereal disease and used as a wash for sores. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 258 |
| Adiantum pedatum L. Northern Maidenhair USDA ADPE |
Karok Fiber, Basketry Softened stems dried and used for the black designs in basket caps and other baskets. Schenck, Sara M. and E. W. Gifford, 1952, Karok Ethnobotany, Anthropological Records 13(6):377-392, page 377 |
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Karok Other, Decorations Stems used as decoration on clothing, especially on the Jump Dance dress. Schenck, Sara M. and E. W. Gifford, 1952, Karok Ethnobotany, Anthropological Records 13(6):377-392, page 377 |
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Kwakiutl, Southern Other, Containers Used to line baskets. Turner, Nancy Chapman and Marcus A. M. Bell, 1973, The Ethnobotany of the Southern Kwakiutl Indians of British Columbia, Economic Botany 27:257-310, page 264 |
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Kwakiutl, Southern Other, Cooking Tools Used to cover berry drying racks. Turner, Nancy Chapman and Marcus A. M. Bell, 1973, The Ethnobotany of the Southern Kwakiutl Indians of British Columbia, Economic Botany 27:257-310, page 264 |
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Maidu Other, Decorations Stalks used as decorative overlay twine in the manufacture of baskets. Swartz, Jr., B. K., 1958, A Study of Material Aspects of Northeastern Maidu Basketry, Kroeber Anthropological Society Publications 19:67-84, page 71 |
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Makah Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Fronds chewed or eaten for 'weak stomach.' Gill, Steven J., 1983, Ethnobotany of the Makah and Ozette People, Olympic Peninsula, Washington (USA), Washington State University, Ph.D. Thesis, page 217 |
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Makah Fiber, Basketry Dark petioles split in two, worked until soft and used for black in basketry. Gill, Steven J., 1983, Ethnobotany of the Makah and Ozette People, Olympic Peninsula, Washington (USA), Washington State University, Ph.D. Thesis, page 217 |
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Menominee Drug, Antidiarrheal Compound decoction of root used for dysentery. Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 131 |
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Menominee Drug, Gynecological Aid Blades, stem and root used for 'female maladies.' Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 47 |
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Meskwaki Drug, Pediatric Aid Compound containing root and stems used for children who 'turn black.' Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 237 |
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Micmac Drug, Other Herb used for fits and taken as an 'agreeable decoction.' Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 54 |
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Nitinaht Drug, Ceremonial Medicine Used by dancers to make them light footed. Turner, Nancy J., John Thomas, Barry F. Carlson and Robert T. Ogilvie, 1983, Ethnobotany of the Nitinaht Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 61 |
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Pomo Other, Tools Stem inserted in a pierced ear lobe to keep the wound from closing. Gifford, E. W., 1967, Ethnographic Notes on the Southwestern Pomo, Anthropological Records 25:10-15, page 11 |
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Potawatomi Drug, Gynecological Aid Infusion of root taken by nursing mothers for caked breast. Smith, Huron H., 1933, Ethnobotany of the Forest Potawatomi Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 7:1-230, page 73 |
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Potawatomi Other, Good Luck Charm Black stems used as hunting charms to bring good luck. Smith, Huron H., 1933, Ethnobotany of the Forest Potawatomi Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 7:1-230, page 122 |