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Algonquin, Quebec Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy Infusion of roots and spurge taken for sugar diabetes. 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 204 |
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Algonquin, Quebec Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy Infusion of roots taken for tuberculosis. 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 204 |
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Cherokee Drug, Burn Dressing Ooze of beaten roots used as wash for burns. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 57 |
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Cherokee Drug, Cough Medicine Taken for coughs. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 57 |
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Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Astringent infusion taken for menstrual problems. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 57 |
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Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of root ooze used on swellings, fresh wounds and cuts. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 57 |
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Cherokee Drug, Diaphoretic Infusion of roots and berries taken as a diaphoretic. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 57 |
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Cherokee Drug, Disinfectant Infusion of roots and berries taken as an antiseptic. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 57 |
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Cherokee Drug, Expectorant Taken as an expectorant. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 57 |
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Cherokee Drug, Gynecological Aid Infusion taken for menstrual problems. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 57 |
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Cherokee Drug, Orthopedic Aid Taken for weak backs. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 57 |
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Cherokee Drug, Pulmonary Aid Taken for lung diseases. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 57 |
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Cherokee Drug, Respiratory Aid Taken 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 57 |
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Cherokee Drug, Tonic Infusion of roots and berries taken as a tonic. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 57 |
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Chippewa Drug, Abortifacient Compound decoction of root taken for 'stoppage of periods.' Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 358 |
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Chippewa Drug, Cough Medicine Decoction of root taken for cough. Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 340 |
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Chippewa Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of pounded root applied to 'draw' and heal boils. Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 350 |
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Chippewa Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of roots applied to boils. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1933, Some Chippewa Uses of Plants, Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press, page 137 |
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Chippewa Drug, Orthopedic Aid Compound poultice of root or decoction of root applied to fractured bone. Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 366 |
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Chippewa Drug, Orthopedic Aid Decoction of root or poultice of root applied to sprain or strained muscles. Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 362 |
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Chippewa Other, Protection Decoction of root used to drive away 'blue tailed swifts.' 'Blue tailed swifts' were a type of lizard. When they became troublesome, the Indians used this decoction to drive them away. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1933, Some Chippewa Uses of Plants, Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press, page 137 |
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Choctaw Drug, Analgesic Sweetened decoction of root given to children for 'gripes, colic, etc.' Campbell, T.N., 1951, Medicinal Plants Used by Choctaw, Chickasaw, and Creek Indians in the Early Nineteenth Century, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41(9):285-290, page 287 |
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Choctaw Drug, Expectorant Berries and root used as an expectorant. Campbell, T.N., 1951, Medicinal Plants Used by Choctaw, Chickasaw, and Creek Indians in the Early Nineteenth Century, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41(9):285-290, page 287 |
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Choctaw Drug, Eye Medicine Decoction of root used to steam sore eyes. Campbell, T.N., 1951, Medicinal Plants Used by Choctaw, Chickasaw, and Creek Indians in the Early Nineteenth Century, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41(9):285-290, page 287 |
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Choctaw Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Sweetened decoction of root given to children for 'gripes, colic, etc.' Campbell, T.N., 1951, Medicinal Plants Used by Choctaw, Chickasaw, and Creek Indians in the Early Nineteenth Century, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41(9):285-290, page 287 |
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Choctaw Drug, Pediatric Aid Berries and root used for many children's complaints. Campbell, T.N., 1951, Medicinal Plants Used by Choctaw, Chickasaw, and Creek Indians in the Early Nineteenth Century, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41(9):285-290, page 287 |
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Choctaw Drug, Pediatric Aid Sweetened decoction of root given to children for 'gripes, colic, etc.' Campbell, T.N., 1951, Medicinal Plants Used by Choctaw, Chickasaw, and Creek Indians in the Early Nineteenth Century, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41(9):285-290, page 287 |
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Choctaw Drug, Stimulant Berries and root used as a stimulant. Campbell, T.N., 1951, Medicinal Plants Used by Choctaw, Chickasaw, and Creek Indians in the Early Nineteenth Century, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41(9):285-290, page 287 |
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Iroquois Drug, Abortifacient Plant used to promote menstruation when stopped by a cold. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 393 |
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Iroquois Drug, Anthelmintic Chewed plant induced tapeworm to pass. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 392 |
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Iroquois Drug, Antidiarrheal Infusion of smashed roots taken for diarrhea. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 391 |
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Iroquois Drug, Antirheumatic (Internal) Compound used for rheumatism. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 392 |
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Iroquois Drug, Antirheumatic (Internal) Infusion of roots taken at night for rheumatism. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 391 |
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Iroquois Drug, Blood Medicine Compound decoction of roots and bark taken for watery blood and as purifier. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 392 |
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Iroquois Drug, Cough Medicine Decoction of roots taken for coughs. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 392 |
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Iroquois Drug, Dermatological Aid Decoction of roots used as wash and applied as poultice to deep cuts. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 392 |
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Iroquois Drug, Gynecological Aid Compound decoction of roots taken for miscarriage. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 393 |
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Iroquois Drug, Gynecological Aid Decoction of bark taken for prolapsus of the uterus or fallen womb. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 392 |
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Iroquois Drug, Kidney Aid Compound decoction of roots and bark taken for dropsy or watery blood. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 392 |
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Iroquois Drug, Liver Aid Compound used for the liver. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 392 |
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Iroquois Drug, Orthopedic Aid Compound decoction of roots and bark taken for swellings on shins and calves. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 392 |
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Iroquois Drug, Pulmonary Aid Decoction of roots taken for whooping cough. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 392 |
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Iroquois Drug, Strengthener Cold infusion of roots taken for more strength. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 392 |
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Iroquois Drug, Tonic Compound decoction of roots taken by women as a tonic. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 392 |
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Iroquois Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy Decoction of roots taken for threatening consumption. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 392 |
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Iroquois Drug, Urinary Aid Compound decoction of bark taken by old men with urinary problems. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 392 |
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Iroquois Drug, Venereal Aid Compound decoction of roots taken for venereal disease. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 392 |
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Malecite Drug, Analgesic Infusion of plant and snakeroot used by women with back and side pain. Mechling, W.H., 1959, The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs, Anthropologica 8:239-263, page 257 |
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Malecite Drug, Analgesic Roots mixed with red osier dogwood and smoked for headaches. Mechling, W.H., 1959, The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs, Anthropologica 8:239-263, page 248 |
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Malecite Drug, Cold Remedy Infusion of roots used for head colds. Mechling, W.H., 1959, The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs, Anthropologica 8:239-263, page 249 |