| Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult. Sweet Fern USDA COPE80 |
Algonquin, Quebec Drug, Analgesic Infusion of leaves taken or crushed leaf perfume inhaled for headaches. 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 149 |
| Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult. Sweet Fern USDA COPE80 |
Cherokee Drug, Anthelmintic Infusion taken for round worms. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 58 |
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Chippewa Drug, Ceremonial Medicine Burned, dried leaves used as incense in religious ceremonies. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1933, Some Chippewa Uses of Plants, Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press, page 127 |
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Chippewa Drug, Febrifuge Infusion of leaves taken for fevers. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1933, Some Chippewa Uses of Plants, Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press, page 127 |
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Chippewa Drug, Unspecified Leaves used for medicine. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1933, Some Chippewa Uses of Plants, Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press, page 127 |
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Chippewa Food, Beverage Leaves used to make a hot, tea like beverage. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1933, Some Chippewa Uses of Plants, Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press, page 127 |
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Chippewa Other, Incense & Fragrance Leaves used for perfume. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1933, Some Chippewa Uses of Plants, Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press, page 127 |
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Chippewa Other, Tools Sprigs used to sprinkle water on the hot stones of the vapor bath. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1933, Some Chippewa Uses of Plants, Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press, page 127 |
| Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult. Sweet Fern USDA COPE80 |
Delaware Drug, Blood Medicine Infusion of plant, mallow root, elder flowers and dwarf elder 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 35 |
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Delaware Drug, Dermatological Aid Infusion of plant used for blisters. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 35 |
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Delaware Drug, Pulmonary Aid Infusion of plant, mallow root, elder flowers and dwarf elder used to remove mucus from the lungs. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 35 |
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Delaware Drug, Urinary Aid Infusion of plant, mallow root, elder flowers and dwarf elder used for bladder inflammation. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 35 |
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Delaware Drug, Venereal Aid Infusion of plant, mallow root, elder flowers and dwarf elder used for scrofula. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 35 |
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Delaware, Oklahoma Drug, Blood Medicine Infusion of plant taken as a blood purifier. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 29, 76 |
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Delaware, Oklahoma Drug, Dermatological Aid Infusion of plant applied to blisters and leaves used for poison ivy rash. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 29, 76 |
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Delaware, Oklahoma Drug, Expectorant Infusion of plant taken to help remove mucous from the lungs. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 29, 76 |
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Delaware, Oklahoma Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy Plant used for scrofula. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 29, 76 |
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Delaware, Oklahoma Drug, Urinary Aid Complex compound containing plant used for bladder inflammation. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 29, 76 |
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Malecite Drug, Dermatological Aid Infusion of plant and yarrow used as a liniment for swelling. Mechling, W.H., 1959, The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs, Anthropologica 8:239-263, page 245 |
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Malecite Drug, Respiratory Aid Plants smoked and used for catarrh. Mechling, W.H., 1959, The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs, Anthropologica 8:239-263, page 248 |
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Menominee Drug, Adjuvant Plant used as a seasoner and potent medicine in childbirth. Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 42 |
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Menominee Drug, Gynecological Aid Decoction of plants used as a potent medicine in childbirth. Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 42 |
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Menominee Drug, Poison Compound containing leaves sprinkled on medicine to kill a hated person. Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 42 |
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Menominee Drug, Tonic Compound decoction of root taken as a mild tonic. Densmore, Francis, 1932, Menominee Music, SI-BAE Bulletin #102, page 133 |
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Micmac Drug, Analgesic Root used for headache and inflammation. Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 56 |
| Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult. Sweet Fern USDA COPE80 |
Micmac Drug, Dermatological Aid Leaves used for sprains, swellings, poison ivy and inflammation. Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 56 |
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Micmac Drug, Dermatological Aid Leaves used for swellings and poison ivy. Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 58 |
| Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult. Sweet Fern USDA COPE80 |
Micmac Drug, Orthopedic Aid Leaves used for sprains, swellings and poison ivy. Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 58 |
| Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult. Sweet Fern USDA COPE80 |
Micmac Drug, Orthopedic Aid Leaves used for sprains. Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 56 |
| Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult. Sweet Fern USDA COPE80 |
Micmac Drug, Respiratory Aid Leaves used for catarrh and poison ivy. Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 58 |
| Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult. Sweet Fern USDA COPE80 |
Micmac Drug, Respiratory Aid Leaves used for catarrh. Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 56 |
| Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult. Sweet Fern USDA COPE80 |
Micmac Drug, Stimulant Berries, bark and leaves used as an 'exhilarant' and beverage. Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 56 |
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Mohegan Drug, Dermatological Aid Infusion of leaves used as a wash for poison ivy. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1928, Mohegan Medicinal Practices, Weather-Lore and Superstitions, SI-BAE Annual Report #43: 264-270, page 264 |
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Mohegan Drug, Dermatological Aid Infusion of leaves used as poison ivy lotion. 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, Analgesic Infusion of leaves taken for flux and stomach cramps. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 375 |
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Ojibwa Drug, Antidiarrheal Infusion of leaves taken for stomach cramps and flux. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 375 |
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Ojibwa Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Decoction of leaves taken for stomach cramps and flux. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 375 |
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Ojibwa Food, Preservative Leaves used to line buckets when picking blueberries and cover them to prevent spoiling. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 420 |
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Penobscot Drug, Dermatological Aid Infusion of leaves rubbed on skin for poison ivy. Speck, Frank G., 1917, Medicine Practices of the Northeastern Algonquians, Proceedings of the 19th International Congress of Americanists Pp. 303-321, page 309 |
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Potawatomi Drug, Dermatological Aid Infusion of leaves used for itch. Smith, Huron H., 1933, Ethnobotany of the Forest Potawatomi Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 7:1-230, page 65 |
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Potawatomi Other, Insecticide Leaves thrown onto the fire to make a smudge and keep away mosquitoes. Smith, Huron H., 1933, Ethnobotany of the Forest Potawatomi Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 7:1-230, page 121 |
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Shinnecock Drug, Dermatological Aid Infusion of leaves rubbed on the skin for itch. Carr, Lloyd G. and Carlos Westey, 1945, Surviving Folktales & Herbal Lore Among the Shinnecock Indians, Journal of American Folklore 58:113-123, page 119 |