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Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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
Aralia racemosa L.
American Spikenard
USDA ARRAR
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