| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Apache, Chiricahua & Mescalero Food, Beverage Leaves and young stems boiled to make a non-intoxicating beverage. Castetter, Edward F. and M. E. Opler, 1936, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest III. The Ethnobiology of the Chiricahua and Mescalero Apache, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(5):1-63, page 53 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Chippewa Drug, Abortifacient 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 356 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Chippewa Drug, Abortifacient Infusion or decoction of root or leaf and stalk used for 'stoppage of periods.' Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 356 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Chippewa Drug, Antidiarrheal Infusion of dried leaves and tops taken for chronic dysentery. Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 344 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Chippewa Drug, Dermatological Aid Compound decoction of root used as wash to strengthen hair and make it grow. Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 350 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Chippewa Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of chewed, fresh or dried leaves and flowers applied to wounds. Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 356 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Chippewa Drug, Gynecological Aid Decoction of root taken for 'excessive flowing.' Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 356 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Chippewa Drug, Gynecological Aid Decoction of whole plant taken to aid in difficult labor. Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 356 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Chippewa Drug, Heart Medicine Infusion of leaf and flower taken or fresh leaf chewed for heart palpitations. Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 338 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Chippewa Drug, Herbal Steam Strong decoction of root used 'for steaming old people to make them stronger.' Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 362 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Chippewa Drug, Pediatric Aid Strong decoction of root used as a strengthening bath for children. Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 362 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Chippewa Drug, Strengthener Decoction of root used as strengthening bath for child and herbal steam for elderly. Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 362 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Costanoan Drug, Antidiarrheal Decoction of roots used for dysentery. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 26 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Costanoan Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Decoction of roots used for infants with colic. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 26 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Costanoan Drug, Pediatric Aid Decoction of roots used for infants with colic. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 26 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Costanoan Drug, Urinary Aid Decoction of roots used for urinary problems. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 26 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Costanoan Other, Lighting Burned branches used as torches during night fishing. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 254 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Crow Drug, Eye Medicine Infusion of stems and leaves used as an eyewash for snowblindness. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 45 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Crow Drug, Eye Medicine Poultice of leaves used for the eyes. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 45 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Dakota Fiber, Mats, Rugs & Bedding Plant bunches used as towels in old times. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 134 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Flathead Drug, Antirheumatic (External) Infusion of foliage used lukewarm for swollen feet and legs. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 45 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Flathead Drug, Dermatological Aid Foliage dried, powdered and used for open sores. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 45 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Gosiute Food, Unspecified Oily and nutritious seeds formerly used for food. Chamberlin, Ralph V., 1911, The Ethno-Botany of the Gosiute Indians of Utah, Memoirs of the American Anthropological Association 2(5):331-405., page 363 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Hopi Food, Unspecified Leaves baked between hot stones, dipped in salted water and eaten. Fewkes, J. Walter, 1896, A Contribution to Ethnobotany, American Anthropologist 9:14-21, page 19 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Hopi Food, Unspecified Leaves boiled or roasted between hot, flat stones and eaten. Castetter, Edward F., 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest I. Uncultivated Native Plants Used as Sources of Food, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(1):1-44, page 25 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Kawaiisu Drug, Antirheumatic (External) Infusion of leaves used as a wash for rheumatism. Zigmond, Maurice L., 1981, Kawaiisu Ethnobotany, Salt Lake City. University of Utah Press, page 13 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Keres, Western Other, Insecticide Crushed plant mixed with water and used on bed clothing as a bed bug repellent. Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 28 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Keres, Western Other, Insecticide Plant used in the bed as a bed bug repellent. Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 28 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Luiseno Drug, Unspecified Plant used for medicinal purposes. Sparkman, Philip S., 1908, The Culture of the Luiseno Indians, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 8(4):187-234, page 228 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Luiseno Food, Unspecified Seeds used for food. Sparkman, Philip S., 1908, The Culture of the Luiseno Indians, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 8(4):187-234, page 228 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Navajo, Ramah Drug, Dermatological Aid Cold infusion used as lotion for cuts. Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 48 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Navajo, Ramah Drug, Dermatological Aid Used as hair rinse to make hair long and soft. Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 48 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Okanagan-Colville Drug, Analgesic Poultice of mashed, dampened leaves applied to the forehead for headaches. Turner, Nancy J., R. Bouchard and Dorothy I.D. Kennedy, 1980, Ethnobotany of the Okanagan-Colville Indians of British Columbia and Washington, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 76 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Okanagan-Colville Drug, Antirheumatic (External) Leaves used in a steambath for rheumatic or arthritic pain. Turner, Nancy J., R. Bouchard and Dorothy I.D. Kennedy, 1980, Ethnobotany of the Okanagan-Colville Indians of British Columbia and Washington, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 76 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Okanagan-Colville Drug, Dermatological Aid Leaves used in diapers or used as a diaper for diaper rash and skin rawness. Turner, Nancy J., R. Bouchard and Dorothy I.D. Kennedy, 1980, Ethnobotany of the Okanagan-Colville Indians of British Columbia and Washington, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 76 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Okanagan-Colville Drug, Gynecological Aid Leaves used as sanitary napkins. Turner, Nancy J., R. Bouchard and Dorothy I.D. Kennedy, 1980, Ethnobotany of the Okanagan-Colville Indians of British Columbia and Washington, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 76 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Okanagan-Colville Drug, Pediatric Aid Leaves used in diapers or used as a diaper for diaper rash and skin rawness. Turner, Nancy J., R. Bouchard and Dorothy I.D. Kennedy, 1980, Ethnobotany of the Okanagan-Colville Indians of British Columbia and Washington, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 76 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Okanagan-Colville Drug, Tonic Infusion of roots and yarrow roots taken as a general tonic. Turner, Nancy J., R. Bouchard and Dorothy I.D. Kennedy, 1980, Ethnobotany of the Okanagan-Colville Indians of British Columbia and Washington, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 76 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Okanagan-Colville Fiber, Mats, Rugs & Bedding Leaves used in a baby's board or cradle as padding and kept the baby cool on hot days. Turner, Nancy J., R. Bouchard and Dorothy I.D. Kennedy, 1980, Ethnobotany of the Okanagan-Colville Indians of British Columbia and Washington, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 76 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Okanagan-Colville Other, Cooking Tools Branches with leaves used as spreaders for drying salmon and to separate stored layers of salmon. Turner, Nancy J., R. Bouchard and Dorothy I.D. Kennedy, 1980, Ethnobotany of the Okanagan-Colville Indians of British Columbia and Washington, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 76 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Okanagan-Colville Other, Insecticide Branches burned as a smudge to drive away mosquitoes. Turner, Nancy J., R. Bouchard and Dorothy I.D. Kennedy, 1980, Ethnobotany of the Okanagan-Colville Indians of British Columbia and Washington, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 76 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Okanagan-Colville Other, Insecticide Branches with leaves used as an insect repellent & stopped flies from laying eggs in stored salmon. Turner, Nancy J., R. Bouchard and Dorothy I.D. Kennedy, 1980, Ethnobotany of the Okanagan-Colville Indians of British Columbia and Washington, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 76 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Okanagon Drug, Analgesic Infusion of whole plant used as a headwash for headaches. Perry, F., 1952, Ethno-Botany of the Indians in the Interior of British Columbia, Museum and Art Notes 2(2):36-43., page 41 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Okanagon Drug, Antirheumatic (External) Plant used in the sweat house for rheumatism. Perry, F., 1952, Ethno-Botany of the Indians in the Interior of British Columbia, Museum and Art Notes 2(2):36-43., page 41 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Okanagon Drug, Diaphoretic Plant used in the sweat house for rheumatism and stiff joints. Perry, F., 1952, Ethno-Botany of the Indians in the Interior of British Columbia, Museum and Art Notes 2(2):36-43., page 41 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Okanagon Drug, Gynecological Aid Infusion of whole plant used as a bath for women after childbirth. Perry, F., 1952, Ethno-Botany of the Indians in the Interior of British Columbia, Museum and Art Notes 2(2):36-43., page 41 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Okanagon Drug, Orthopedic Aid Plant used in the sweat house for stiff joints. Perry, F., 1952, Ethno-Botany of the Indians in the Interior of British Columbia, Museum and Art Notes 2(2):36-43., page 41 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Omaha Drug, Abortifacient Decoction of plant taken for irregular menstruation. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 134 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Omaha Drug, Love Medicine Chewed root put on clothes as a love charm. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 134 |
| Artemisia dracunculus L. Wormwood USDA ARDR4 |
Omaha Drug, Unspecified Plant used in the smoke treatment of unspecified illnesses. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 134 |