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Algonquin, Quebec Drug, Febrifuge Infusion of leaves used for fevers. 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 224 |
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Bella Coola Drug, Heart Medicine Weak decoction of roots, leaves and blossoms taken for the heart. 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, Dermatological Aid Infusion of plant applied to neck sores. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 78 |
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Blackfoot Drug, Dermatological Aid Infusion of plant used to wash a burst boil. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 78 |
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Blackfoot Drug, Eye Medicine Infusion of plant used as an eyewash to keep the eyes moist on cold or windy days. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 82 |
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Blackfoot Drug, Veterinary Aid Infusion of plant used as an eyewash for horses. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 90 |
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Blackfoot Drug, Veterinary Aid Infusion of plant used for saddle and back sores on horses. Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 90 |
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Catawba Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy Plant used in certain diseases. Speck, Frank G., 1937, Catawba Medicines and Curative Practices, Publications of the Philadelphia Anthropological Society 1:179-197, page 191 |
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Cherokee Drug, Adjuvant Used to flavor other medicines. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 54 |
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Cherokee Drug, Burn Dressing Cold infusion used as a wash for burns. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 54 |
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Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Infusion of root used as wash for bruises, diabetic sores, cuts and acne. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 54 |
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Cherokee Food, Vegetable Leaves cooked and eaten as greens. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 54 |
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Cherokee Food, Vegetable Leaves cooked with sochan, creaseys and other potherbs and eaten. Witthoft, John, 1977, Cherokee Indian Use of Potherbs, Journal of Cherokee Studies 2(2):250-255, page 253 |
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Cherokee Food, Vegetable Small leaves used as a potherb. Perry, Myra Jean, 1975, Food Use of 'Wild' Plants by Cherokee Indians, The University of Tennessee, M.S. Thesis, page 44 |
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Chippewa Drug, Cathartic Compound decoction of root taken as a physic. Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 346 |
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Cree, Hudson Bay Drug, Throat Aid Plant used or herb chewed for sore throats. 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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Delaware Drug, Febrifuge Plant tops used to make a cooling drink and body wash for fevers. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 37 |
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Delaware, Oklahoma Drug, Febrifuge Liquid made from plant tops taken and used as a wash for fever. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 31, 78 |
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Iroquois Drug, Analgesic Infusion of plant taken for backaches. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 425 |
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Iroquois Drug, Antidiarrheal Decoction of plants taken for diarrhea. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 423 |
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Iroquois Drug, Antiemetic Decoction of plants taken for vomiting and diarrhea. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 424 |
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Iroquois Drug, Blood Medicine Compound decoction of roots and shoots taken as a blood purifier. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 424 |
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Iroquois Drug, Cold Remedy Decoction of plants taken for colds. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 423 |
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Iroquois Drug, Cough Medicine Decoction of plants taken for coughs. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 423 |
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Iroquois Drug, Emetic Decoction of whole plant taken as an emetic. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 425 |
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Iroquois Drug, Febrifuge Decoction of plants taken for fevers and shortness of breath. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 424 |
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Iroquois Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Compound infusion of roots and plants taken for upset stomachs. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 424 |
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Iroquois Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Infusion of plant taken for biliousness. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 425 |
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Iroquois Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Infusion of plants taken for stomach cramps and biliousness. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 423 |
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Iroquois Drug, Gynecological Aid Decoction of whole plant taken to strengthen the womb. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 425 |
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Iroquois Drug, Hemorrhoid Remedy Compound decoction of roots taken and used as wash for piles. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 424 |
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Iroquois Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy Plant used for sugar diabetes. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 425 |
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Iroquois Drug, Orthopedic Aid Compound decoction of plants used as steam bath for sore legs or stiff knees. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 424 |
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Iroquois Drug, Orthopedic Aid Infusion of plant taken for backaches. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 425 |
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Iroquois Drug, Panacea Infusion of plant taken for any ailment. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 425 |
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Iroquois Drug, Pediatric Aid Compound infusion of plants given to babies that cry too much. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 424 |
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Iroquois Drug, Psychological Aid Compound infusion of plants taken for sickness caused by grieving. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 424 |
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Iroquois Drug, Pulmonary Aid Decoction or infusion of roots taken for shortness of breath. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 424 |
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Iroquois Drug, Respiratory Aid Infusion of roots taken for heaves or shortness of breath. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 424 |
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Iroquois Drug, Sedative Compound infusion of plants given to babies that cry too much. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 424 |
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Iroquois Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy Compound decoction of roots taken for consumption. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 424 |
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Iroquois Drug, Venereal Aid Compound decoction of roots and shoots taken for venereal disease. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 424 |
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Menominee Drug, Antidiarrheal Infusion of stalk used, especially good for babies, for dysentery. Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 131 |
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Menominee Drug, Pediatric Aid Infusion of stalk used, especially good for babies, for dysentery. Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 131 |
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Mohegan Drug, Febrifuge 'Drink' made from leaves taken and used as a wash for fevers. 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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Ojibwa Drug, Gynecological Aid Compound containing root used as a female remedy. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 372 |
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Ojibwa Drug, Hunting Medicine Root, sharpened the powers of observation, used to make a tea to drink before going hunting. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 430 |
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Quileute Drug, Dermatological Aid Plant used for boils. Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 45 |
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Quinault Drug, Dermatological Aid Plant juice rubbed on boils. Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 45 |
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Salish, Coast Drug, Dermatological Aid Leaves used for boils, cuts, bruises and skin inflammations. Turner, Nancy Chapman and Marcus A. M. Bell, 1971, The Ethnobotany of the Coast Salish Indians of Vancouver Island, I and II, Economic Botany 25(1):63-104, 335-339, page 84 |