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Abnaki Drug, Panacea Used by children for maladies. Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 155 |
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Abnaki Drug, Pediatric Aid Used by children for maladies. Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 155 |
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Abnaki Drug, Pediatric Aid Used for crying babies. Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 171 |
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Abnaki Drug, Sedative Used for crying babies. Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 171 |
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Algonquin, Tete-de-Boule Drug, Febrifuge Plant used as a fever medicine. 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 |
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Apache, Chiricahua & Mescalero Food, Spice Leaves used as flavoring. 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 47 |
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Bella Coola Drug, Analgesic Decoction of entire plant taken for stomach pain. Smith, Harlan I., 1929, Materia Medica of the Bella Coola and Neighboring Tribes of British Columbia, National Museum of Canada Bulletin 56:47-68, page 63 |
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Bella Coola Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Decoction of entire plant taken for stomach pain. Smith, Harlan I., 1929, Materia Medica of the Bella Coola and Neighboring Tribes of British Columbia, National Museum of Canada Bulletin 56:47-68, page 63 |
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Blackfoot Drug, Analgesic Dried leaves chewed and swallowed for chest pains. Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 51 |
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Blackfoot Drug, Heart Medicine Dried leaves chewed and swallowed for heart ailments. Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 51 |
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Blackfoot Food, Beverage Dried plant used to make tea. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 103 |
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Blackfoot Food, Beverage Leaves used to make tea. McClintock, Walter, 1909, Medizinal- Und Nutzpflanzen Der Schwarzfuss Indianer, Zeitschriff fur Ethnologie 41:273-9, page 278 |
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Blackfoot Food, Spice Dried plant used to spice pemmican and soups. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 103 |
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Blackfoot Food, Spice Leaves placed in parfleches to flavor dried meat. McClintock, Walter, 1909, Medizinal- Und Nutzpflanzen Der Schwarzfuss Indianer, Zeitschriff fur Ethnologie 41:273-9, page 278 |
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Blackfoot Other, Hunting & Fishing Item Plant boiled with traps to destroy the human scent. Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 51 |
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California Indian Drug, Kidney Aid Infusion of leaves taken for kidney complaint. Murphey, Edith Van Allen, 1990, Indian Uses of Native Plants, Glenwood, Ill. Meyerbooks. Originally published in 1959, page 41 |
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Carrier, Southern Drug, Cold Remedy Decoction of entire plant taken for colds and the stomach. Smith, Harlan I., 1929, Materia Medica of the Bella Coola and Neighboring Tribes of British Columbia, National Museum of Canada Bulletin 56:47-68, page 63 |
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Carrier, Southern Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Decoction of entire plant taken for the stomach and various ailments. Smith, Harlan I., 1929, Materia Medica of the Bella Coola and Neighboring Tribes of British Columbia, National Museum of Canada Bulletin 56:47-68, page 63 |
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Carrier, Southern Drug, Pulmonary Aid Decoction of entire plant taken for 'lung affections' and colds. Smith, Harlan I., 1929, Materia Medica of the Bella Coola and Neighboring Tribes of British Columbia, National Museum of Canada Bulletin 56:47-68, page 63 |
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Cherokee Drug, Febrifuge Infusion given for fever. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 45 |
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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 45 |
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Cheyenne Drug, Antiemetic Decoction of finely ground leaves and stems taken to prevent vomiting. Grinnell, George Bird, 1905, Some Cheyenne Plant Medicines, American Anthropologist 7:37-43, page 39 |
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Cheyenne Drug, Antiemetic Decoction of ground stems and leaves taken to prevent vomiting. Grinnell, George Bird, 1972, The Cheyenne Indians - Their History and Ways of Life Vol.2, Lincoln. University of Nebraska Press, page 186 |
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Cheyenne Drug, Antiemetic Infusion of ground leaves and stems taken for vomiting. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 64 |
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Cheyenne Drug, Ceremonial Medicine Plant used in the Sun Dance ceremony. Hart, Jeffrey A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Northern Cheyenne Indians of Montana, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 4:1-55, page 27 |
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Cheyenne Drug, Dermatological Aid Decoction of plant used as a hair oil. Hart, Jeffrey A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Northern Cheyenne Indians of Montana, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 4:1-55, page 27 |
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Cheyenne Drug, Heart Medicine Infusion of ground leaves and stems taken to strengthen heart muscles. Hart, Jeffrey A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Northern Cheyenne Indians of Montana, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 4:1-55, page 27 |
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Cheyenne Drug, Love Medicine Infusion of ground leaves and stems used to improve one's love life. Hart, Jeffrey A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Northern Cheyenne Indians of Montana, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 4:1-55, page 27 |
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Cheyenne Drug, Love Medicine Leaves chewed and placed on body for improved love life. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 64 |
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Cheyenne Drug, Stimulant Infusion of ground leaves and stems taken to stimulate vital organs. Hart, Jeffrey A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Northern Cheyenne Indians of Montana, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 4:1-55, page 27 |
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Cheyenne Food, Beverage Leaves and stems made into a tea and used as a beverage. Hart, Jeffrey A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Northern Cheyenne Indians of Montana, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 4:1-55, page 27 |
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Cheyenne Other, Incense & Fragrance Leaves and stems used as perfume and deodorizers in houses. Hart, Jeffrey A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Northern Cheyenne Indians of Montana, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 4:1-55, page 27 |
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Chippewa Drug, Carminative Plant used as a carminative. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1933, Some Chippewa Uses of Plants, Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press, page 140 |
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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 140 |
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Chippewa Food, Spice Leaves used to add flavor to certain meats in cooking. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1933, Some Chippewa Uses of Plants, Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press, page 140 |
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Cree, Hudson Bay Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Infusion of plant used as a stomachic. Holmes, E.M., 1884, Medicinal Plants Used by Cree Indians, Hudson's Bay Territory, The Pharmaceutical Journal and Transactions 15:302-304, page 303 |
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Cree, Woodlands Drug, Analgesic Infusion of leaves taken for headaches. Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 45 |
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Cree, Woodlands Drug, Antihemorrhagic Infusion of plant taken for coughing up blood. Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 45 |
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Cree, Woodlands Drug, Cold Remedy Infusion of leaves taken for colds. Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 45 |
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Cree, Woodlands Drug, Cold Remedy Infusion of plant taken to prevent the onset of a cold and for prolonged colds. Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 45 |
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Cree, Woodlands Drug, Febrifuge Infusion of leaves taken for fevers. Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 45 |
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Cree, Woodlands Drug, Hemostat Leafy stems and flowers inserted into the nostril for serious nosebleeds. Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 45 |
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Cree, Woodlands Drug, Oral Aid Ground flowers and yarrow placed in a cloth, moistened and rubbed on infected gums to remove pus. Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 45 |
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Cree, Woodlands Drug, Toothache Remedy Poultice of ground leaves or leafy stems applied to the gums for toothaches. Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 45 |
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Cree, Woodlands Food, Beverage Leaves added to store bought tea to improve the flavor. Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 45 |
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Cree, Woodlands Food, Spice Leaves added to sturgeon oil to sweeten the odor. Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 45 |
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Dakota Drug, Carminative Sweetened infusion taken as a carminative or beverage. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 112113 |
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Dakota Food, Beverage Plant used to make a hot, tea like beverage. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, Some Native Nebraska Plants With Their Uses by the Dakota, Collections of the Nebraska State Historical Society 17:358-70, page 363 |
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Dakota Food, Beverage Plant used to make a tea like beverage enjoyed for its pleasing, aromatic flavor. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 112 |
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Dakota Food, Spice Plant used as a flavor for meat. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, Some Native Nebraska Plants With Their Uses by the Dakota, Collections of the Nebraska State Historical Society 17:358-70, page 363 |