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Algonquin, Quebec Drug, Gynecological Aid Infusion of leaves taken to make childbirth easier. 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 173 |
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Algonquin, Quebec Drug, Urinary Aid Decoction of root tops taken for urinary difficulties. 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 173 |
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Algonquin, Tete-de-Boule Drug, Diuretic Roots used as a diuretic. 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 131 |
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Algonquin, Tete-de-Boule Drug, Urinary Aid Roots mixed with beaver kidneys and used for urinary tract diseases. 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 131 |
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Chippewa Other, Toys & Games Used for toys. Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 378 |
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Cree, Woodlands Drug, Abortifacient Decoction or infusion of leaves taken for sickness associated with absence of menstrual period. Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 59 |
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Cree, Woodlands Drug, Gynecological Aid Decoction of root and other herbs taken to expel the afterbirth. Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 59 |
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Cree, Woodlands Drug, Gynecological Aid Decoction of root given to women to prevent sickness after childbirth. Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 59 |
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Cree, Woodlands Drug, Orthopedic Aid Decoction taken for lower back pain. Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 59 |
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Cree, Woodlands Drug, Venereal Aid Decoction of roots taken for venereal disease. Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 59 |
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Cree, Woodlands Other, Cooking Tools Leaf used by children as a toy kettle to cook meat over an open fire. Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 59 |
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Iroquois Drug, Basket Medicine Used as a 'basket medicine.' Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 342 |
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Iroquois Drug, Dietary Aid Plant used as a medicine for thirst. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 342 |
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Iroquois Drug, Febrifuge Compound decoction of leaves taken for recurring chills followed by fever. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 342 |
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Iroquois Drug, Febrifuge Infusion of dried leaves taken for high fever and shakiness. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 342 |
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Iroquois Drug, Febrifuge Infusion of leaves and other plant fragments used for chills. Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 43 |
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Iroquois Drug, Liver Aid Compound infusion of whole roots taken for liver sickness. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 343 |
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Iroquois Drug, Love Medicine Powdered plant sprinkled on person for a lovemedicine. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 343 |
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Iroquois Drug, Pulmonary Aid Cold decoction of whole plant taken for whooping cough. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 343 |
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Iroquois Drug, Pulmonary Aid Plant used for pneumonia. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 343 |
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Iroquois Drug, Sports Medicine Powdered plant sprinkled on person for a lacrosse medicine. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 343 |
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Malecite Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy Infusion of plants used for consumption. Mechling, W.H., 1959, The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs, Anthropologica 8:239-263, page 251 |
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Menominee Drug, Witchcraft Medicine Plant thought to be used by sorcerers. Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 52, 53 |
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Micmac Drug, Antihemorrhagic Herbs used for spitting blood. Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 61 |
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Micmac Drug, Antihemorrhagic Strong decoction of root taken for 'spitting blood' and pulmonary complaints. Speck, Frank G., 1917, Medicine Practices of the Northeastern Algonquians, Proceedings of the 19th International Congress of Americanists Pp. 303-321, page 316 |
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Micmac Drug, Kidney Aid Herbs used for kidney trouble and consumption. Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 61 |
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Micmac Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy Roots used for smallpox and herbs used for consumption. Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 61 |
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Micmac Drug, Pulmonary Aid Decoction of root taken for 'spitting blood and other pulmonary complaints.' Speck, Frank G., 1917, Medicine Practices of the Northeastern Algonquians, Proceedings of the 19th International Congress of Americanists Pp. 303-321, page 316 |
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Micmac Drug, Throat Aid Infusion of root taken for sore throat. Speck, Frank G., 1917, Medicine Practices of the Northeastern Algonquians, Proceedings of the 19th International Congress of Americanists Pp. 303-321, page 316 |
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Micmac Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy Herbs used for consumption. Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 61 |
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Montagnais Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy Infusion of leaves used as medicine for smallpox. Speck, Frank G., 1917, Medicine Practices of the Northeastern Algonquians, Proceedings of the 19th International Congress of Americanists Pp. 303-321, page 314 |
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Ojibwa Drug, Gynecological Aid Infusion of root used 'to help a woman accomplish parturition.' Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 389 |
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Penobscot Drug, Antihemorrhagic Infusion of plant taken for 'spitting up blood.' Speck, Frank G., 1917, Medicine Practices of the Northeastern Algonquians, Proceedings of the 19th International Congress of Americanists Pp. 303-321, page 310 |
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Penobscot Drug, Kidney Aid Infusion of plant 'supposedly' taken for kidney trouble. Speck, Frank G., 1917, Medicine Practices of the Northeastern Algonquians, Proceedings of the 19th International Congress of Americanists Pp. 303-321, page 310 |
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Potawatomi Drug, Gynecological Aid Foliage used to make a 'squaw remedy.' Smith, Huron H., 1933, Ethnobotany of the Forest Potawatomi Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 7:1-230, page 82 |
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Potawatomi Other, Cooking Tools Leaves used for a drinking cup when out in the woods or swamp. Smith, Huron H., 1933, Ethnobotany of the Forest Potawatomi Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 7:1-230, page 123 |