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Blackfoot Drug, Antirheumatic (External) Mashed root pulp used for swellings. Murphey, Edith Van Allen, 1990, Indian Uses of Native Plants, Glenwood, Ill. Meyerbooks. Originally published in 1959, page 43 |
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Blackfoot Drug, Dermatological Aid Mashed root pulp used for sores. Murphey, Edith Van Allen, 1990, Indian Uses of Native Plants, Glenwood, Ill. Meyerbooks. Originally published in 1959, page 43 |
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Cherokee Drug, Antidiarrheal Infusion taken for dysentery. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 32 |
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Cherokee Drug, Blood Medicine Infusion of root taken 'for 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 32 |
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Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Juice and infusion of root used as poultice and salve for various skin problems. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 32 |
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Cherokee Drug, Kidney Aid Infusion of root taken 'to correct fluids.' Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 32 |
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Cherokee Drug, Laxative Infusion of root used for constipation. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 32 |
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Cherokee Drug, Throat Aid Leaves rubbed in mouth for sore throat. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 32 |
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Cherokee Drug, Veterinary Aid Beaten roots fed to horses for 'sick stomach.' Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 32 |
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Cherokee Food, Vegetable Leaves and stems mixed with other greens, parboiled, rinsed and cooked in hot grease as a potherb. Perry, Myra Jean, 1975, Food Use of 'Wild' Plants by Cherokee Indians, The University of Tennessee, M.S. Thesis, page 53 |
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Cherokee Food, Vegetable Young leaves cooked with sochan, creaseys and other greens and eaten. Witthoft, John, 1977, Cherokee Indian Use of Potherbs, Journal of Cherokee Studies 2(2):250-255, page 253 |
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Cheyenne Drug, Antihemorrhagic Infusion of dried roots taken for lung hemorrhages. Grinnell, George Bird, 1972, The Cheyenne Indians - Their History and Ways of Life Vol.2, Lincoln. University of Nebraska Press, page 172 |
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Cheyenne Drug, Dermatological Aid Wet poultice of pounded, dried root applied to wounds or sores. Grinnell, George Bird, 1972, The Cheyenne Indians - Their History and Ways of Life Vol.2, Lincoln. University of Nebraska Press, page 172 |
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Cheyenne Drug, Pulmonary Aid Infusion of dried, pulverized root taken for lung hemorrhage. Grinnell, George Bird, 1972, The Cheyenne Indians - Their History and Ways of Life Vol.2, Lincoln. University of Nebraska Press, page 172 |
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Cheyenne Drug, Pulmonary Aid Infusion of pulverized roots used for lung hemorrhages. Hart, Jeffrey A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Northern Cheyenne Indians of Montana, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 4:1-55, page 32 |
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Cheyenne Dye, Unspecified Used to make a dye. Hart, Jeffrey A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Northern Cheyenne Indians of Montana, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 4:1-55, page 46 |
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Cheyenne Dye, Yellow Leaves and stems boiled and used as a yellow dye. Grinnell, George Bird, 1972, The Cheyenne Indians - Their History and Ways of Life Vol.2, Lincoln. University of Nebraska Press, page 172 |
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Cheyenne Food, Unspecified Stems peeled and inner portions eaten raw. Hart, Jeffrey A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Northern Cheyenne Indians of Montana, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 4:1-55, page 32 |
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Chippewa Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of dried, pounded root applied to ulcers and swellings. Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 354366 |
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Chippewa Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of moistened, dried, powdered root applied to cuts or itches. Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 350 |
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Choctaw Dye, Yellow Pounded, dry roots boiled and used as a yellow dye. Bushnell, Jr., David I., 1909, The Choctaw of Bayou Lacomb, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, SI-BAE Bulletin #48, page 14 |
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Cocopa Food, Unspecified Seeds gathered and eaten. Castetter, Edward F. and Willis H. Bell, 1951, Yuman Indian Agriculture, Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Press, page 188 |
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Costanoan Drug, Urinary Aid Decoction of plant used for urinary problems. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 11 |
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Costanoan Food, Staple Seeds used for pinole. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 249 |
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Costanoan Food, Vegetable Leaves used for greens. Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 249 |
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Dakota Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of crushed, green leaves applied to boils to draw out pus. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 77 |
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Delaware Drug, Blood Medicine Root used as a blood purifier. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 33 |
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Delaware Drug, Liver Aid Root used for jaundice. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 33 |
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Delaware, Oklahoma Drug, Blood Medicine Root used as a blood purifier. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 28, 78 |
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Delaware, Oklahoma Drug, Liver Aid Root used for jaundice. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 28, 78 |
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Havasupai Food, Vegetable Leaves boiled and eaten. Weber, Steven A. and P. David Seaman, 1985, Havasupai Habitat: A. F. Whiting's Ethnography of a Traditional Indian Culture, Tucson. The University of Arizona Press, page 217 |
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Havasupai Food, Vegetable Young, fresh, tender leaves boiled, drained, balled into individual portions and served. Weber, Steven A. and P. David Seaman, 1985, Havasupai Habitat: A. F. Whiting's Ethnography of a Traditional Indian Culture, Tucson. The University of Arizona Press, page 66 |
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Iroquois Drug, Antidiarrheal Compound decoction of roots taken for diarrhea with blood. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 311 |
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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, Blood Medicine Compound decoction taken as blood medicine when 'blood is bad from scrofula.' Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 312 |
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Iroquois Drug, Cathartic Decoction taken as a physic for general bowel trouble and intestinal colds. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 312 |
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Iroquois Drug, Dermatological Aid Infusion taken and poultice used for swellings caused by blood catching cold. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 312 |
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Iroquois Drug, Dietary Aid Decoction of roots taken 'when one can't eat.' Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 311 |
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Iroquois Drug, Emetic Decoction of plants taken as an emetic before running or playing lacrosse. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 311 |
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Iroquois Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Decoction of roots taken for intestinal colds, cramps or abdominal pains. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 311 |
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Iroquois Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Decoction of roots taken for upset stomach. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 311 |
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Iroquois Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Poultice used for swollen body from yellow fever, abdominal cramps and pains. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 311 |
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Iroquois Drug, Hemorrhoid Remedy Compound decoction of plant taken and used as a wash for piles. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 312 |
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Iroquois Drug, Hemostat Used for bleeding. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 312 |
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Iroquois Drug, Kidney Aid Decoction of plants taken for kidney trouble. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 311 |
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Iroquois Drug, Love Medicine Decoction used as a wash for face, hands and clothes as love medicine. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 312 |
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Iroquois Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy Decoction of roots taken and poultice applied for yellow fever. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 311 |
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Iroquois Drug, Orthopedic Aid Used for strained muscles. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 312 |
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Iroquois Drug, Panacea 'Good for all illnesses.' Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 312 |
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Iroquois Drug, Reproductive Aid Compound decoction of roots taken to induce pregnancy. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 311 |