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Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Alabama Drug, Dermatological Aid
Decoction of bark used as a wash for itching.
Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 663
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Alabama Drug, Dermatological Aid
Infusion of inner bark rubbed on itchy area.
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 35
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Alabama Drug, Toothache Remedy
Inner bark put into cavity and packed around the tooth for toothaches.
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 35
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Alabama Drug, Toothache Remedy
Pounded inner bark used for toothache.
Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 663
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Cherokee Drug, Antirheumatic (External)
Infusion used as a wash for swollen joints.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 51
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Chippewa Drug, Cold Remedy
Infusion of bark taken for colds.
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1933, Some Chippewa Uses of Plants, Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press, page 134
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Chippewa Drug, Cough Medicine
Infusion of bark taken for coughs.
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1933, Some Chippewa Uses of Plants, Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press, page 134
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Chippewa Drug, Orthopedic Aid
Decoction of root used as a wash for paralysis and to strengthen child's legs and feet.
Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 364
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Chippewa Drug, Pediatric Aid
Decoction of root used as a wash to strengthen legs and feet of weak children.
Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 364
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Chippewa Drug, Pulmonary Aid
Infusion of bark taken for all pulmonary troubles.
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1933, Some Chippewa Uses of Plants, Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press, page 134
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Chippewa Drug, Throat Aid
Decoction of root gargled or taken for sore throat.
Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 342
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Comanche Drug, Burn Dressing
Roots pulverized and powder used for burns.
Jones, David E., 1968, Comanche Plant Medicine, Papers in Anthropology 9:1-13, page 6
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Comanche Drug, Febrifuge
Infusion of bark taken for fever.
Carlson, Gustav G. and Volney H. Jones, 1940, Some Notes on Uses of Plants by the Comanche Indians, Papers of the Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters 25:517-542, page 524
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Comanche Drug, Febrifuge
Infusion of pulverized roots used for fever.
Jones, David E., 1968, Comanche Plant Medicine, Papers in Anthropology 9:1-13, page 6
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Comanche Drug, Throat Aid
Inner bark placed in throat for sore throat.
Carlson, Gustav G. and Volney H. Jones, 1940, Some Notes on Uses of Plants by the Comanche Indians, Papers of the Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters 25:517-542, page 524
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Comanche Drug, Toothache Remedy
Root bark held against tooth for toothache.
Carlson, Gustav G. and Volney H. Jones, 1940, Some Notes on Uses of Plants by the Comanche Indians, Papers of the Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters 25:517-542, page 524
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Comanche Drug, Toothache Remedy
Roots pulverized and used for toothache.
Jones, David E., 1968, Comanche Plant Medicine, Papers in Anthropology 9:1-13, page 6
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Creek Drug, Veterinary Aid
Infusion of bark used to rub on dog's nose to improve his scent.
Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 663
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Delaware Drug, Heart Medicine
Infusion of inner bark used for heart trouble.
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 35
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Delaware, Oklahoma Drug, Heart Medicine
Infusion of inner bark taken sparingly for heart trouble.
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 30, 80
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Delaware, Oklahoma Drug, Tonic
Bark used alone and in compound as a tonic.
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 80
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Iroquois Drug, Abortifacient
Decoction of bark taken to promote miscarriage.
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 368
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Iroquois Drug, Analgesic
Bark smoked for toothaches or neuralgia.
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 367
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Iroquois Drug, Analgesic
Compound infusion taken for back pain.
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 368
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Iroquois Drug, Analgesic
Infusion of bark taken for pain after confinement.
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 368
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Iroquois Drug, Anthelmintic
Decoction of bark taken for worms.
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 368
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Iroquois Drug, Antiemetic
Compound infusion taken for vomiting.
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 368
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Iroquois Drug, Diuretic
Infusion of roots taken when water stops because of gonorrhea.
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 368
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Iroquois Drug, Emetic
Compound decoction taken to vomit during initial stages of consumption.
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 368
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Iroquois Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Decoction of bark taken for cramps.
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 368
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Iroquois Drug, Gynecological Aid
Infusion of bark taken for pain after confinement.
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 368
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Iroquois Drug, Kidney Aid
Compound infusion taken for kidney trouble.
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 368
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Iroquois Drug, Orthopedic Aid
Compound infusion taken for back pain.
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 368
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Iroquois Drug, Toothache Remedy
Bark smoked, chewed or placed into the tooth for toothaches.
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 368
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Iroquois Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy
Compound decoction taken to vomit during initial stages of consumption.
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 368
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Iroquois Drug, Venereal Aid
Infusion of roots taken when water stops because of gonorrhea.
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 368
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Menominee Drug, Adjuvant
Infusion of berries used as a seasoner in medicines.
Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 51
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Menominee Drug, Analgesic
Poultice of pounded inner bark used for rheumatism and sharp pains.
Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 133
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Menominee Drug, Antirheumatic (External)
Poultice of pounded inner bark applied for rheumatism and sharp pains.
Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 133
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Menominee Drug, Cold Remedy
Decoction of inner bark used for cold settled in the chest.
Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 130
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Menominee Drug, Dermatological Aid
Infusion of berries sprayed from mouth onto sores.
Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 51, 52
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Menominee Drug, Dermatological Aid
Poultice of root bark applied to swellings in special rite.
Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 51, 52
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Menominee Drug, Other
Infusion of berries taken for minor maladies.
Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 51, 52
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Menominee Drug, Pulmonary Aid
Infusion of berries sprayed on the chest or throat for bronchial diseases.
Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 51, 52
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Menominee Drug, Sedative
Compound infusion taken and rubbed on body to quiet person near convulsions.
Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 128
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Meskwaki Drug, Cough Medicine
Bark and berries used to make cough syrup.
Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 244245
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Meskwaki Drug, Expectorant
Bark and berries used as an expectorant.
Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 244245
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Meskwaki Drug, Hemostat
Bark and berry medicine used for hemorrhages.
Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 244245
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Meskwaki Drug, Kidney Aid
Compound infusion of root used for kidney trouble.
Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 244245
Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill.
Common Pricklyash
USDA ZAAM
Meskwaki Drug, Strengthener
Compound decoction of inner bark given to strengthen convalescent patient.
Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 244245