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Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Mohegan Drug, Eye Medicine
Infusion of young shoots used as a wash for sore eyes.
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 75, 132
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Mohegan Drug, Tonic
Complex compound infusion including sassafras root taken as spring tonic.
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1928, Mohegan Medicinal Practices, Weather-Lore and Superstitions, SI-BAE Annual Report #43: 264-270, page 266
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Mohegan Drug, Tonic
Root, leaves and bark mixed with other herbs to make a tonic.
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 75, 132
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Nanticoke Drug, Febrifuge
Infusion of root taken to ward off 'fever and ague.'
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 56, 84
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Nanticoke Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy
Infusion of plant taken to prevent fever and ague.
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 56
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Rappahannock Drug, Burn Dressing
Decoction of branch pith used as wash for burns.
Speck, Frank G., R.B. Hassrick and E.S. Carpenter, 1942, Rappahannock Herbals, Folk-Lore and Science of Cures, Proceedings of the Delaware County Institute of Science 10:7-55., page 26
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Rappahannock Drug, Dermatological Aid
Infusion of roots taken for the rash of measles.
Speck, Frank G., R.B. Hassrick and E.S. Carpenter, 1942, Rappahannock Herbals, Folk-Lore and Science of Cures, Proceedings of the Delaware County Institute of Science 10:7-55., page 26
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Rappahannock Drug, Eye Medicine
Decoction of branch pith used as wash for sore eyes.
Speck, Frank G., R.B. Hassrick and E.S. Carpenter, 1942, Rappahannock Herbals, Folk-Lore and Science of Cures, Proceedings of the Delaware County Institute of Science 10:7-55., page 26
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Rappahannock Drug, Febrifuge
Infusion of roots taken for the fever of measles.
Speck, Frank G., R.B. Hassrick and E.S. Carpenter, 1942, Rappahannock Herbals, Folk-Lore and Science of Cures, Proceedings of the Delaware County Institute of Science 10:7-55., page 26
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Rappahannock Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy
Infusion of roots taken for the rash and fever of measles.
Speck, Frank G., R.B. Hassrick and E.S. Carpenter, 1942, Rappahannock Herbals, Folk-Lore and Science of Cures, Proceedings of the Delaware County Institute of Science 10:7-55., page 26
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Rappahannock Drug, Sedative
Infusion of root taken as a nerve medicine.
Speck, Frank G., R.B. Hassrick and E.S. Carpenter, 1942, Rappahannock Herbals, Folk-Lore and Science of Cures, Proceedings of the Delaware County Institute of Science 10:7-55., page 26
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Rappahannock Drug, Stimulant
Raw buds chewed to 'increase vigor in males.'
Speck, Frank G., R.B. Hassrick and E.S. Carpenter, 1942, Rappahannock Herbals, Folk-Lore and Science of Cures, Proceedings of the Delaware County Institute of Science 10:7-55., page 26
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Rappahannock Drug, Tonic
Infusion of root taken as a spring tonic.
Speck, Frank G., R.B. Hassrick and E.S. Carpenter, 1942, Rappahannock Herbals, Folk-Lore and Science of Cures, Proceedings of the Delaware County Institute of Science 10:7-55., page 26
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Seminole Drug, Analgesic
Bark used for cow sickness: lower chest pain, digestive disturbances and diarrhea.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 188
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Seminole Drug, Analgesic
Infusion of plant taken for wolf sickness: vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea and frequent urination.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 227
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Seminole Drug, Analgesic
Plant used for gall stones and bladder pain.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 275
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Seminole Drug, Antidiarrheal
Bark used for cow sickness: lower chest pain, digestive disturbances and diarrhea.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 188
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Seminole Drug, Antidiarrheal
Decoction of plant taken for wolf ghost sickness: diarrhea and painful defecation.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 228
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Seminole Drug, Antidiarrheal
Infusion of bark taken by babies and adults for otter sickness: diarrhea and vomiting.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 222
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Seminole Drug, Antidiarrheal
Infusion of plant taken by small children for raccoon sickness: diarrhea.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 218
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Seminole Drug, Antidiarrheal
Infusion of plant taken for wolf sickness: vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea and frequent urination.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 227
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Seminole Drug, Antiemetic
Decoction of bark used for horse sickness: nausea, constipation and blocked urination.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 188
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Seminole Drug, Antiemetic
Decoction of roots taken and rubbed on the stomach for continuous vomiting.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 307
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Seminole Drug, Antiemetic
Infusion of bark taken as an emetic and rubbed on the body for cat sickness: nausea.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 224
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Seminole Drug, Antiemetic
Infusion of bark taken by babies and adults for otter sickness: diarrhea and vomiting.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 222
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Seminole Drug, Antiemetic
Infusion of plant taken for wolf sickness: vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea and frequent urination.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 227
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Seminole Drug, Cathartic
Decoction of plant taken for wolf ghost sickness: diarrhea and painful defecation.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 228
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Seminole Drug, Ceremonial Medicine
Bark used as an emetic in purification after funerals, at doctor's school & after death of patient.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 167
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Seminole Drug, Cold Remedy
Infusion of plant used as a mouthwash and gargle for colds.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 281
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Seminole Drug, Cough Medicine
Plant used as a cough medicine.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 281
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Seminole Drug, Dermatological Aid
Infusion of bark taken & used as bath for babies with monkey sickness: fever, itch & enlarged eyes.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 219
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Seminole Drug, Dietary Aid
Infusion of bark taken as an emetic by children & adults for dog sickness: appetite loss & drooling.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 225
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Seminole Drug, Dietary Aid
Infusion of bark taken by babies for opossum sickness: appetite loss and drooling.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 220
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Seminole Drug, Emetic
Bark used as an emetic to 'clean the insides.'
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 167
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Seminole Drug, Emetic
Infusion of bark taken as an emetic and rubbed on the body for cat sickness: nausea.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 224
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Seminole Drug, Eye Medicine
Infusion of bark taken & used as bath for babies with monkey sickness: fever, itch & enlarged eyes.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 219
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Seminole Drug, Febrifuge
Infusion of bark taken & used as bath for babies with monkey sickness: fever, itch & enlarged eyes.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 219
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Seminole Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Bark used for cow sickness: lower chest pain, digestive disturbances and diarrhea.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 188
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Seminole Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Infusion of plant taken for wolf sickness: vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea and frequent urination.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 227
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Seminole Drug, Laxative
Decoction of bark used for horse sickness: nausea, constipation and blocked urination.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 188
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Seminole Drug, Oral Aid
Infusion of bark taken as an emetic by children & adults for dog sickness: appetite loss & drooling.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 225
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Seminole Drug, Oral Aid
Infusion of bark taken by babies for opossum sickness: appetite loss and drooling.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 220
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Seminole Drug, Other
Infusion of plant taken and rubbed on the body for 'mythical wolf' sickness.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 306
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Seminole Drug, Pediatric Aid
Infusion of bark taken & used as bath for babies with monkey sickness: fever, itch & enlarged eyes.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 219
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Seminole Drug, Pediatric Aid
Infusion of bark taken as an emetic by children & adults for dog sickness: appetite loss & drooling.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 225
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Seminole Drug, Pediatric Aid
Infusion of bark taken by babies and adults for otter sickness: diarrhea and vomiting.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 222
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Seminole Drug, Pediatric Aid
Infusion of bark taken by babies for opossum sickness: appetite loss and drooling.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 220
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Seminole Drug, Pediatric Aid
Infusion of plant taken by small children for raccoon sickness: diarrhea.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 218
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Seminole Drug, Throat Aid
Infusion of plant used as a mouthwash and gargle for sore throats.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 281
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
Sassafras
USDA SAAL5
Seminole Drug, Unspecified
Plant used as medicine.
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 158