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Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Abnaki Food, Beverage
Leaves used to make tea.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 171
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Abnaki Food, Beverage
Used to make tea.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 152
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Algonquin, Quebec Drug, Analgesic
Infusion of plant used for headaches and general discomforts.
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 216
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Algonquin, Quebec Drug, Cold Remedy
Infusion of plant used for colds.
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 216
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Algonquin, Quebec Drug, Unspecified
Infusion of plant used as a medicinal tea.
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 216
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Algonquin, Quebec Drug, Unspecified
Used to make tea and medicinal tea.
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 116
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Algonquin, Quebec Food, Beverage
Used to make tea and medicinal tea.
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 116
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Algonquin, Quebec Food, Snack Food
Berries used as a nibble food.
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 102
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Algonquin, Tete-de-Boule Drug, Cold Remedy
Infusion of leaves used for colds.
Raymond, Marcel., 1945, Notes Ethnobotaniques Sur Les Tete-De-Boule De Manouan, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:113-134, page 129
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Algonquin, Tete-de-Boule Drug, Cold Remedy
Poultice of whole plant applied to the chest for colds.
Raymond, Marcel., 1945, Notes Ethnobotaniques Sur Les Tete-De-Boule De Manouan, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:113-134, page 129
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Algonquin, Tete-de-Boule Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Infusion of leaves used for stomachaches.
Raymond, Marcel., 1945, Notes Ethnobotaniques Sur Les Tete-De-Boule De Manouan, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:113-134, page 129
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Algonquin, Tete-de-Boule Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy
Infusion of leaves used for grippe.
Raymond, Marcel., 1945, Notes Ethnobotaniques Sur Les Tete-De-Boule De Manouan, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:113-134, page 129
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Cherokee Drug, Antidiarrheal
Leaves chewed for dysentery .
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 61
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Cherokee Drug, Cold Remedy
Infusion taken for colds.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 61
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Cherokee Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Infusion of root taken with trailing arbutus for chronic indigestion.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 61
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Cherokee Drug, Oral Aid
Leaves chewed for tender gums.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 61
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Cherokee Food, Beverage
Leaves used to make tea.
Perry, Myra Jean, 1975, Food Use of 'Wild' Plants by Cherokee Indians, The University of Tennessee, M.S. Thesis, page 38
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Cherokee Food, Fruit
Berries used for food.
Perry, Myra Jean, 1975, Food Use of 'Wild' Plants by Cherokee Indians, The University of Tennessee, M.S. Thesis, page 38
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Cherokee Food, Unspecified
Species used for food.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 61
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Cherokee Other, Smoke Plant
Dried leaves used as a substitute for chewing tobacco.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 61
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Chippewa Drug, Blood Medicine
Decoction of plants taken as spring and fall tonic to keep blood in good order.
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1933, Some Chippewa Uses of Plants, Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press, page 138
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Chippewa Drug, Cold Remedy
Plant used for colds.
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1933, Some Chippewa Uses of Plants, Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press, page 138
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Chippewa Drug, Tonic
Decoction of plants taken as spring and fall tonic to keep blood in good order.
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1933, Some Chippewa Uses of Plants, Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press, page 138
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Chippewa Food, Beverage
Leaves used to make a beverage.
Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 317
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Chippewa Food, Beverage
Leaves used to make a pleasant, tea like beverage.
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1933, Some Chippewa Uses of Plants, Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press, page 138
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Chippewa Food, Spice
Leaves used as a cooking flavor.
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1933, Some Chippewa Uses of Plants, Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press, page 138
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Delaware Drug, Antirheumatic (External)
Plants used with poke root, mullein leaves, wild cherry and black cohosh barks for rheumatism.
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 33
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Delaware Drug, Kidney Aid
Infusion of plant used for kidney disorders.
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 36
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Delaware Drug, Tonic
Plants used with poke root, mullein leaves, wild cherry and black cohosh barks as a tonic.
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 33
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Delaware, Oklahoma Drug, Antirheumatic (Internal)
Complex compound containing entire plant taken for rheumatism.
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 28, 76
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Delaware, Oklahoma Drug, Tonic
Complex compound containing entire plant taken as a tonic.
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 28, 76
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Iroquois Drug, Anthelmintic
Compound infusion of roots taken as blood remedy and for tape worms.
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 410
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Iroquois Drug, Antirheumatic (Internal)
Plant used for rheumatism and arthritis.
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 410
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Iroquois Drug, Blood Medicine
Compound decoction or infusion taken as blood purifier or blood remedy.
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 409
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Iroquois Drug, Cold Remedy
Decoction of leaves taken for colds.
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 409
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Iroquois Drug, Kidney Aid
Compound decoction of plants taken for the kidneys.
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 410
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Iroquois Drug, Venereal Aid
Compound decoction taken as blood purifier and for venereal disease.
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 409
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Iroquois Food, Bread & Cake
Fruit mashed, made into small cakes and dried for future use.
Waugh, F. W., 1916, Iroquis Foods and Food Preparation, Ottawa. Canada Department of Mines, page 128
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Iroquois Food, Dried Food
Raw or cooked fruit sun or fire dried and stored for future use.
Waugh, F. W., 1916, Iroquis Foods and Food Preparation, Ottawa. Canada Department of Mines, page 128
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Iroquois Food, Fruit
Dried fruit taken as a hunting food.
Waugh, F. W., 1916, Iroquis Foods and Food Preparation, Ottawa. Canada Department of Mines, page 128
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Iroquois Food, Sauce & Relish
Dried fruit cakes soaked in warm water and cooked as a sauce or mixed with corn bread.
Waugh, F. W., 1916, Iroquis Foods and Food Preparation, Ottawa. Canada Department of Mines, page 128
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Menominee Drug, Antirheumatic (Internal)
Infusion of leaf and berry taken for rheumatism.
Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 35
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Mohegan Drug, Kidney Aid
Infusion of leaves taken as a kidney medicine.
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 74, 130
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Mohegan Drug, Kidney Aid
Infusion taken for kidney trouble.
Carr, Lloyd G. and Carlos Westey, 1945, Surviving Folktales & Herbal Lore Among the Shinnecock Indians, Journal of American Folklore 58:113-123, page 121
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Ojibwa Drug, Antirheumatic (Internal)
Infusion of leaves taken for rheumatism and 'to make one feel good.'
Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 369
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Ojibwa Drug, Antirheumatic (Internal)
Young, tender leaves used as a beverage tea and rheumatic medicine.
Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 400
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Ojibwa Food, Beverage
Leaves used to make tea.
Jenness, Diamond, 1935, The Ojibwa Indians of Parry Island, Their Social and Religious Life, National Museums of Canada Bulletin #78, Anthropological Series #17, page 17
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Ojibwa Food, Beverage
Young, tender leaves used as a beverage tea and rheumatic medicine.
Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 400
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Ojibwa Food, Fruit
Berries used for food.
Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 400
Gaultheria procumbens L.
Eastern Teaberry
USDA GAPR2
Ojibwa Food, Fruit
Fruit used for food.
Reagan, Albert B., 1928, Plants Used by the Bois Fort Chippewa (Ojibwa) Indians of Minnesota, Wisconsin Archeologist 7(4):230-248, page 239