| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Cherokee Drug, Ceremonial Medicine Used as an ingredient in green corn medicine. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 41 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Juice rubbed on 'ivy poisoning' and infusion of root used for babies with hives. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 41 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Cherokee Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Crushed leaves rubbed on 'child's sour stomach.' Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 41 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Cherokee Drug, Gynecological Aid Decoction of stems taken to ease childbirth. Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 40 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Cherokee Drug, Gynecological Aid Decoction taken and used to 'bathe private parts' to aid in delivery. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 41 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Cherokee Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy Infusion of leaf taken for measles. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 41 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Cherokee Drug, Pediatric Aid Infusion of root used for babies with 'bold hives' and leaves used for 'child's sour stomach.' Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 41 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Chippewa Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of bruised stems applied to rashes or other skin troubles. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1933, Some Chippewa Uses of Plants, Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press, page 136 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Iroquois Drug, Dermatological Aid Compound decoction of plants taken and used as a wash for liverspots. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 380 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Iroquois Drug, Diuretic Infusion of roots taken to increase urination. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 380 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Iroquois Drug, Eye Medicine Poultice of smashed stems applied to sore or raw eyelids. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 380 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Iroquois Drug, Febrifuge Cold infusion of plants taken for fevers. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 380 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Iroquois Drug, Kidney Aid Decoction of plants taken for kidney problems and dropsy. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 380 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Iroquois Drug, Liver Aid Compound decoction of plants taken and used as a wash for liverspots. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 380 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Iroquois Drug, Urinary Aid Decoction of plants taken for stricture or for difficult urination. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 380 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Malecite Drug, Liver Aid Infusion of leaves used for jaundice. Mechling, W.H., 1959, The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs, Anthropologica 8:239-263, page 256 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Menominee Dye, Orange-Yellow Whole plant used to make an orange yellow dye. Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 78 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Meskwaki Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of fresh plant applied to sores and juice used for nettle stings. Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 205 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Micmac Drug, Liver Aid Herbs used for jaundice. Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 57 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Mohegan Drug, Burn Dressing Compound of balsam buds and rum used as ointment for burns. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1928, Mohegan Medicinal Practices, Weather-Lore and Superstitions, SI-BAE Annual Report #43: 264-270, page 269 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Mohegan Drug, Burn Dressing Poultice of crushed buds applied to burns. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 72 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Mohegan Drug, Burn Dressing Poultice of crushed flower buds applied to burns. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 74, 130 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Mohegan Drug, Dermatological Aid Compound of balsam buds and rum used as ointment for cuts. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1928, Mohegan Medicinal Practices, Weather-Lore and Superstitions, SI-BAE Annual Report #43: 264-270, page 269 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Mohegan Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of crushed flower buds applied to cuts and bruises. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 74, 130 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Mohegan Drug, Orthopedic Aid Compound of balsam buds and rum used as ointment for bruises. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1928, Mohegan Medicinal Practices, Weather-Lore and Superstitions, SI-BAE Annual Report #43: 264-270, page 269 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Nanticoke Drug, Burn Dressing Compound of balsam buds and rum used as ointment for burns. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1928, Mohegan Medicinal Practices, Weather-Lore and Superstitions, SI-BAE Annual Report #43: 264-270, page 269 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Nanticoke Drug, Burn Dressing Infusion of plant taken and poultice of leaves applied to burns. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 57, 84 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Nanticoke Drug, Dermatological Aid Compound of balsam buds and rum used as ointment for cuts. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1928, Mohegan Medicinal Practices, Weather-Lore and Superstitions, SI-BAE Annual Report #43: 264-270, page 269 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Nanticoke Drug, Orthopedic Aid Compound of balsam buds and rum used as ointment for bruises. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1928, Mohegan Medicinal Practices, Weather-Lore and Superstitions, SI-BAE Annual Report #43: 264-270, page 269 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Ojibwa Drug, Analgesic Juice of fresh plant rubbed on head for headache. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 357358 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Ojibwa Drug, Unspecified Infusion of leaves used medicinally for unspecified purpose. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 357358 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Ojibwa Dye, Yellow Whole plant used to make a yellow dye, the material boiled in the mixture with rusty nails. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 425 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Omaha Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of crushed stems and leaves applied to skin for rash and eczema. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 101 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Penobscot Drug, Burn Dressing Compound of balsam buds and rum used as ointment for burns. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1928, Mohegan Medicinal Practices, Weather-Lore and Superstitions, SI-BAE Annual Report #43: 264-270, page 269 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Penobscot Drug, Dermatological Aid Compound of balsam buds and rum used as ointment for cuts. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1928, Mohegan Medicinal Practices, Weather-Lore and Superstitions, SI-BAE Annual Report #43: 264-270, page 269 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Penobscot Drug, Orthopedic Aid Compound of balsam buds and rum used as ointment for bruises. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1928, Mohegan Medicinal Practices, Weather-Lore and Superstitions, SI-BAE Annual Report #43: 264-270, page 269 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Potawatomi Drug, Analgesic Infusion of whole plant taken for stomach cramps and used as a liniment for soreness. Smith, Huron H., 1933, Ethnobotany of the Forest Potawatomi Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 7:1-230, page 42 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Potawatomi Drug, Dermatological Aid Fresh juice of plant used as a wash on nettle stings or poison ivy rash. Smith, Huron H., 1933, Ethnobotany of the Forest Potawatomi Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 7:1-230, page 42 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Potawatomi Drug, Dermatological Aid Infusion of whole plant used as a liniment for sprains and bruises. Smith, Huron H., 1933, Ethnobotany of the Forest Potawatomi Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 7:1-230, page 42 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Potawatomi Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Infusion of whole plant taken for stomach cramps. Smith, Huron H., 1933, Ethnobotany of the Forest Potawatomi Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 7:1-230, page 42 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Potawatomi Drug, Orthopedic Aid Decoction of plant used as a liniment for sprains, bruises and soreness. Smith, Huron H., 1933, Ethnobotany of the Forest Potawatomi Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 7:1-230, page 42 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Potawatomi Drug, Pulmonary Aid Infusion of whole plant taken for chest cold. Smith, Huron H., 1933, Ethnobotany of the Forest Potawatomi Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 7:1-230, page 42 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Potawatomi Dye, Orange Material placed in pot of boiling plant juice to dye it orange. Smith, Huron H., 1933, Ethnobotany of the Forest Potawatomi Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 7:1-230, page 116 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Potawatomi Dye, Yellow Material placed in pot of boiling plant juice to dye it yellow. Smith, Huron H., 1933, Ethnobotany of the Forest Potawatomi Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 7:1-230, page 116 |
| Impatiens capensis Meerb. Jewelweed USDA IMCA |
Shinnecock Drug, Dermatological Aid Salve made of balsam buds and Vaseline. Carr, Lloyd G. and Carlos Westey, 1945, Surviving Folktales & Herbal Lore Among the Shinnecock Indians, Journal of American Folklore 58:113-123, page 122 |