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Cherokee Drug, Antirheumatic (Internal) Infusion of berry taken for arthritis. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 50 |
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Cherokee Drug, Antirheumatic (Internal) Roots and berries or berry wine used for rheumatism. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 50 |
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Cherokee Drug, Blood Medicine Cooked greens eaten or infusion of root taken to build the blood. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 50 |
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Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice used for ulcers and swellings and infusion of root used for eczema. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 50 |
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Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Salve used on 'ulcerous sores' and dried, crushed roots sprinkled on old sores. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 50 |
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Cherokee Drug, Febrifuge Poultice used for 'nervous fevers, ulcers and swellings.' Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 50 |
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Cherokee Drug, Kidney Aid Cold infusion of powdered root taken for kidneys. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 50 |
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Cherokee Drug, Laxative Plant used in a side dish with laxative properties. Witthoft, John, 1977, Cherokee Indian Use of Potherbs, Journal of Cherokee Studies 2(2):250-255, page 251 |
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Cherokee Drug, Other Compound used for 'white swelling.' Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 50 |
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Cherokee Drug, Poison Roots and berries considered poisonous. Perry, Myra Jean, 1975, Food Use of 'Wild' Plants by Cherokee Indians, The University of Tennessee, M.S. Thesis, page 51 |
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Cherokee Drug, Unspecified Berries used for medicine. Perry, Myra Jean, 1975, Food Use of 'Wild' Plants by Cherokee Indians, The University of Tennessee, M.S. Thesis, page 51 |
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Cherokee Food, Beverage Crushed berries and sour grapes strained, mixed with sugar and cornmeal and used as a beverage. Perry, Myra Jean, 1975, Food Use of 'Wild' Plants by Cherokee Indians, The University of Tennessee, M.S. Thesis, page 51 |
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Cherokee Food, Cooking Agent Berries used to color canned fruit. Perry, Myra Jean, 1975, Food Use of 'Wild' Plants by Cherokee Indians, The University of Tennessee, M.S. Thesis, page 51 |
| Phytolacca americana L. American Pokeweed USDA PHAMA3 |
Cherokee Food, Cooking Agent Crushed berries used to add color to canned fruit. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 50 |
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Cherokee Food, Dried Food Leaves gathered into bundle and dried for future use. Perry, Myra Jean, 1975, Food Use of 'Wild' Plants by Cherokee Indians, The University of Tennessee, M.S. Thesis, page 51 |
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Cherokee Food, Unspecified Young shoots cut, cooked and eaten. Witthoft, John, 1977, Cherokee Indian Use of Potherbs, Journal of Cherokee Studies 2(2):250-255, page 251 |
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Cherokee Food, Vegetable Peeled stalks cut lengthwise, parboiled, dipped in egg, rolled in cornmeal and fried like fish. Perry, Myra Jean, 1975, Food Use of 'Wild' Plants by Cherokee Indians, The University of Tennessee, M.S. Thesis, page 51 |
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Cherokee Food, Vegetable Shoots, leaves and stems parboiled, rinsed and cooked alone or mixed with other greens and eggs. Perry, Myra Jean, 1975, Food Use of 'Wild' Plants by Cherokee Indians, The University of Tennessee, M.S. Thesis, page 51 |
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Delaware Drug, Antirheumatic (External) Roasted, crushed roots used with sarsaparilla and mountain grape barks for rheumatism. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 32 |
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Delaware Drug, Blood Medicine Roasted, crushed roots used with sarsaparilla and mountain grape barks as a blood purifier. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 32 |
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Delaware Drug, Dermatological Aid Roots roasted and the salve used for chronic sores. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 32 |
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Delaware Drug, Gland Medicine Roots roasted and the salve used for glandular swellings. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 32 |
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Delaware Drug, Stimulant Roasted, crushed roots used with sarsaparilla and mountain grape barks as a stimulant. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 32 |
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Delaware, Oklahoma Drug, Antirheumatic (External) Strong infusion of roots or twigs used as herbal steam for rheumatism. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 30, 78 |
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Delaware, Oklahoma Drug, Antirheumatic (Internal) Compound containing root used for rheumatism. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 27, 78 |
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Delaware, Oklahoma Drug, Blood Medicine Compound containing root used as a blood purifier. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 27, 78 |
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Delaware, Oklahoma Drug, Herbal Steam Infusion of roots or twigs used as herbal steam for rheumatism. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 30 |
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Delaware, Oklahoma Drug, Stimulant Compound containing root used as a stimulant. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 27, 78 |
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Iroquois Drug, Antirheumatic (External) Stalks cooked as greens and used for rheumatism. Parker, Arthur Caswell, 1910, Iroquois Uses of Maize and Other Food Plants, Albany, NY. University of the State of New York, page 93 |
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Iroquois Drug, Cathartic Plant used as a cathartic. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 316 |
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Iroquois Drug, Cold Remedy Decoction of stems taken for chest colds. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 317 |
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Iroquois Drug, Dermatological Aid Compound with undried roots applied as a salve on bunions. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 316 |
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Iroquois Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of crushed roots applied to bruises. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 316 |
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Iroquois Drug, Dermatological Aid Raw berries rubbed on skin lumps. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 316 |
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Iroquois Drug, Emetic Plant used as an emetic. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 316 |
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Iroquois Drug, Expectorant Plant used as an expectorant. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 316 |
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Iroquois Drug, Liver Aid Compound infusion of whole roots used for liver sickness. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 317 |
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Iroquois Drug, Love Medicine 'Tie in a poplar tree, then place among roots,' as a love medicine. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 316 |
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Iroquois Drug, Orthopedic Aid Decoction of roots applied as poultice to sprains, bruises and swollen joints. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 316 |
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Iroquois Drug, Witchcraft Medicine Plant used for bewitchment. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 316 |
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Iroquois Food, Vegetable Stalks eaten as greens in spring. Parker, Arthur Caswell, 1910, Iroquois Uses of Maize and Other Food Plants, Albany, NY. University of the State of New York, page 93 |
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Kiowa Other, Jewelry Dark, dry fruits used by girls to make necklaces. Vestal, Paul A. and Richard Evans Schultes, 1939, The Economic Botany of the Kiowa Indians, Cambridge MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 26 |
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Mahuna Drug, Analgesic Roots used for severe, neuralgic pains. Romero, John Bruno, 1954, The Botanical Lore of the California Indians, New York. Vantage Press, Inc., page 65 |
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Mahuna Drug, Dermatological Aid Leaves used for skin diseases or to remove pimples and blackheads. Romero, John Bruno, 1954, The Botanical Lore of the California Indians, New York. Vantage Press, Inc., page 65 |
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Mahuna Drug, Poison Plant considered poisonous. Romero, John Bruno, 1954, The Botanical Lore of the California Indians, New York. Vantage Press, Inc., page 65 |
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Mahuna Dye, Unspecified Berries used to make dyes and inks. Romero, John Bruno, 1954, The Botanical Lore of the California Indians, New York. Vantage Press, Inc., page 65 |
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Malecite Food, Unspecified Shoots used for food. Speck, Frank G. and R.W. Dexter, 1952, Utilization of Animals and Plants by the Malecite Indians of New Brunswick, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 42:1-7, page 6 |
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Micmac Drug, Hemostat Leaves used for bleeding wounds. Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 59 |
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Mohegan Drug, Gynecological Aid Poultice of mashed berries applied to sore breasts. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 74, 130 |
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Mohegan Drug, Poison Root considered poisonous. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 74 |