| Laportea canadensis (L.) Weddell Canadian Woodnettle USDA LACA3 |
Abnaki Fiber, Basketry Used to make baskets. Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 156 |
| Laportea canadensis (L.) Weddell Canadian Woodnettle USDA LACA3 |
Chippewa Fiber, Cordage Used for twine. Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 378 |
| Laportea canadensis (L.) Weddell Canadian Woodnettle USDA LACA3 |
Houma Drug, Febrifuge Decoction of plant taken for fever. Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 60 |
| Laportea canadensis (L.) Weddell Canadian Woodnettle USDA LACA3 |
Iroquois Drug, Antidote Decoction taken to counteract poison made from menstrual blood and fruit. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 307 |
| Laportea canadensis (L.) Weddell Canadian Woodnettle USDA LACA3 |
Iroquois Drug, Emetic Decoction of roots taken to vomit to neutralize a love medicine. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 307 |
| Laportea canadensis (L.) Weddell Canadian Woodnettle USDA LACA3 |
Iroquois Drug, Gynecological Aid Infusion of smashed roots taken to facilitate childbirth. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 306 |
| Laportea canadensis (L.) Weddell Canadian Woodnettle USDA LACA3 |
Iroquois Drug, Psychological Aid Decoction taken to counteract loneliness because your woman has left. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 307 |
| Laportea canadensis (L.) Weddell Canadian Woodnettle USDA LACA3 |
Iroquois Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy Compound infusion of smashed roots taken for tuberculosis. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 307 |
| Laportea canadensis (L.) Weddell Canadian Woodnettle USDA LACA3 |
Iroquois Drug, Witchcraft Medicine Decoction taken 'when your woman goes off and won't come back.' Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 307 |
| Laportea canadensis (L.) Weddell Canadian Woodnettle USDA LACA3 |
Menominee Fiber, Basketry Plant made into hemp twine and used to make fiber bags. Smith, Huron H., 1923, Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174, page 77 |
| Laportea canadensis (L.) Weddell Canadian Woodnettle USDA LACA3 |
Meskwaki Drug, Diuretic Root used as a diurient and for urine incontinence. Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 250251 |
| Laportea canadensis (L.) Weddell Canadian Woodnettle USDA LACA3 |
Meskwaki Drug, Urinary Aid Root used as a 'diurient' and for urine incontinence. Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 250251 |
| Laportea canadensis (L.) Weddell Canadian Woodnettle USDA LACA3 |
Meskwaki Fiber, Cordage Inner bark braided to make cords. Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 270 |
| Laportea canadensis (L.) Weddell Canadian Woodnettle USDA LACA3 |
Ojibwa Drug, Diuretic Infusion of root taken as a diuretic. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 391392 |
| Laportea canadensis (L.) Weddell Canadian Woodnettle USDA LACA3 |
Ojibwa Drug, Urinary Aid Infusion of root used for various urinary ailments. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 391392 |
| Laportea canadensis (L.) Weddell Canadian Woodnettle USDA LACA3 |
Ojibwa Fiber, Sewing Material Rind of this nettle used by the old people as a sewing fiber. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 423 |
| Pilea pumila (L.) Gray Canadian Clearweed USDA PIPUP |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Stems rubbed between the toes for itching. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 52, 53 |
| Pilea pumila (L.) Gray Canadian Clearweed USDA PIPUP |
Cherokee Drug, Dietary Aid Infusion given to children to reduce excessive hunger. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 52, 53 |
| Pilea pumila (L.) Gray Canadian Clearweed USDA PIPUP |
Cherokee Drug, Pediatric Aid Infusion given to children to reduce excessive hunger. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 52, 53 |
| Pilea pumila (L.) Gray Canadian Clearweed USDA PIPUP |
Iroquois Drug, Respiratory Aid 'Squeeze water out of stem and inhale for sinus problems.' Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 308 |
| Pipturus sp. Mamaki |
Hawaiian Drug, Pediatric Aid Seeds eaten by infants for general debility of the body. Akana, Akaiko, 1922, Hawaiian Herbs of Medicinal Value, Honolulu: Pacific Book House, page 71 |
| Pipturus sp. Mamaki |
Hawaiian Drug, Strengthener Seeds eaten by expectant mothers for general debility of the body. Akana, Akaiko, 1922, Hawaiian Herbs of Medicinal Value, Honolulu: Pacific Book House, page 71 |
| Pipturus sp. Mamaki |
Hawaiian Drug, Strengthener Seeds eaten by infants for general debility of the body. Akana, Akaiko, 1922, Hawaiian Herbs of Medicinal Value, Honolulu: Pacific Book House, page 71 |
| Pipturus sp. Mamaki |
Hawaiian Other, Tools Wood made into clubs and used to beat the tapa. Akana, Akaiko, 1922, Hawaiian Herbs of Medicinal Value, Honolulu: Pacific Book House, page 71 |
| Touchardia latifolia Gaud. Olona USDA TOLA |
Hawaiian Drug, Laxative Slimy substance, water, plant milk and watermelon juice mixed, strained and taken as a laxative. Akana, Akaiko, 1922, Hawaiian Herbs of Medicinal Value, Honolulu: Pacific Book House, page 71 |
| Touchardia latifolia Gaud. Olona USDA TOLA |
Hawaiian Drug, Pediatric Aid Shoots chewed and given to infants for bodily ailments or weaknesses. Akana, Akaiko, 1922, Hawaiian Herbs of Medicinal Value, Honolulu: Pacific Book House, page 71 |
| Touchardia latifolia Gaud. Olona USDA TOLA |
Hawaiian Drug, Strengthener Shoots chewed and given to infants for bodily ailments or weaknesses. Akana, Akaiko, 1922, Hawaiian Herbs of Medicinal Value, Honolulu: Pacific Book House, page 71 |
| Touchardia latifolia Gaud. Olona USDA TOLA |
Hawaiian Drug, Strengthener Shoots chewed for bodily ailments or weaknesses. Akana, Akaiko, 1922, Hawaiian Herbs of Medicinal Value, Honolulu: Pacific Book House, page 71 |
| Touchardia latifolia Gaud. Olona USDA TOLA |
Hawaiian Fiber, Cordage Plant fiber used to make fishing lines or ropes. Akana, Akaiko, 1922, Hawaiian Herbs of Medicinal Value, Honolulu: Pacific Book House, page 71 |
| Urtica dioica L. Stinging Nettle USDA URDID |
Cherokee Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Taken for upset 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 46 |
| Urtica dioica L. Stinging Nettle USDA URDID |
Cherokee Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy Infusion taken for 'ague.' Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 46 |
| Urtica dioica L. Stinging Nettle USDA URDID |
Cherokee Other, Hunting & Fishing Item Stems twisted for bow strings. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 46 |
| Urtica dioica L. Stinging Nettle USDA URDID |
Cree, Woodlands Drug, Gynecological Aid Decoction of plant taken to keep blood flowing 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 63 |
| Urtica dioica L. Stinging Nettle USDA URDID |
Hesquiat Drug, Analgesic Nettles rubbed on body for aches, pains and backaches. Turner, Nancy J. and Barbara S. Efrat, 1982, Ethnobotany of the Hesquiat Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 76 |
| Urtica dioica L. Stinging Nettle USDA URDID |
Hesquiat Drug, Antirheumatic (External) Poultice of steamed leaves and roots used on swollen, sore, arthritic legs, ankles and joints. Turner, Nancy J. and Barbara S. Efrat, 1982, Ethnobotany of the Hesquiat Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 76 |
| Urtica dioica L. Stinging Nettle USDA URDID |
Hesquiat Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Nettles rubbed on stomach when sore. Turner, Nancy J. and Barbara S. Efrat, 1982, Ethnobotany of the Hesquiat Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 76 |
| Urtica dioica L. Stinging Nettle USDA URDID |
Hesquiat Fiber, Cordage Dried, peeled stems used to make twine, ropes and herring nets. Turner, Nancy J. and Barbara S. Efrat, 1982, Ethnobotany of the Hesquiat Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 76 |
| Urtica dioica L. Stinging Nettle USDA URDID |
Hesquiat Other, Hunting & Fishing Item Dried, peeled stems used to make twine, ropes and herring nets. Turner, Nancy J. and Barbara S. Efrat, 1982, Ethnobotany of the Hesquiat Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 76 |
| Urtica dioica L. Stinging Nettle USDA URDID |
Iroquois Drug, Witchcraft Medicine Compound of plant and dried snake's blood used as a 'witching medicine.' Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 307 |
| Urtica dioica L. Stinging Nettle USDA URDID |
Iroquois Food, Vegetable Cooked and seasoned with salt, pepper or butter. Waugh, F. W., 1916, Iroquis Foods and Food Preparation, Ottawa. Canada Department of Mines, page 118 |
| Urtica dioica L. Stinging Nettle USDA URDID |
Kwakiutl Drug, Analgesic Plant rubbed on the skin for chest pains. Turner, Nancy Chapman and Marcus A. M. Bell, 1973, The Ethnobotany of the Southern Kwakiutl Indians of British Columbia, Economic Botany 27:257-310, page 292 |
| Urtica dioica L. Stinging Nettle USDA URDID |
Kwakiutl Drug, Dermatological Aid Plant juice rubbed into the scalp to prevent hair from falling out. Turner, Nancy Chapman and Marcus A. M. Bell, 1973, The Ethnobotany of the Southern Kwakiutl Indians of British Columbia, Economic Botany 27:257-310, page 292 |
| Urtica dioica L. Stinging Nettle USDA URDID |
Kwakiutl Drug, Gynecological Aid Plant juice taken by overdue, pregnant women. Turner, Nancy Chapman and Marcus A. M. Bell, 1973, The Ethnobotany of the Southern Kwakiutl Indians of British Columbia, Economic Botany 27:257-310, page 292 |
| Urtica dioica L. Stinging Nettle USDA URDID |
Kwakiutl Drug, Other Moxa of plant fiber used to cauterize the skin for various ailments. Turner, Nancy Chapman and Marcus A. M. Bell, 1973, The Ethnobotany of the Southern Kwakiutl Indians of British Columbia, Economic Botany 27:257-310, page 292 |
| Urtica dioica L. Stinging Nettle USDA URDID |
Kwakiutl Drug, Venereal Aid Plant used for locomotor ataxia. Turner, Nancy Chapman and Marcus A. M. Bell, 1973, The Ethnobotany of the Southern Kwakiutl Indians of British Columbia, Economic Botany 27:257-310, page 292 |
| Urtica dioica L. Stinging Nettle USDA URDID |
Kwakiutl, Southern Drug, Analgesic Fiber used to cauterize headaches. Turner, Nancy Chapman and Marcus A. M. Bell, 1973, The Ethnobotany of the Southern Kwakiutl Indians of British Columbia, Economic Botany 27:257-310, page 297 |
| Urtica dioica L. Stinging Nettle USDA URDID |
Kwakiutl, Southern Drug, Antirheumatic (External) Fiber used to cauterize swellings. Turner, Nancy Chapman and Marcus A. M. Bell, 1973, The Ethnobotany of the Southern Kwakiutl Indians of British Columbia, Economic Botany 27:257-310, page 297 |
| Urtica dioica L. Stinging Nettle USDA URDID |
Lakota Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Infusion of roots taken for stomach pains. Rogers, Dilwyn J, 1980, Lakota Names and Traditional Uses of Native Plants by Sicangu (Brule) People in the Rosebud Area, South Dakota, St. Francis, SD. Rosebud Educational Scoiety, page 61 |
| Urtica dioica L. Stinging Nettle USDA URDID |
Lakota Fiber, Cordage Stem fibers used to make cordage. Rogers, Dilwyn J, 1980, Lakota Names and Traditional Uses of Native Plants by Sicangu (Brule) People in the Rosebud Area, South Dakota, St. Francis, SD. Rosebud Educational Scoiety, page 61 |
| Urtica dioica L. Stinging Nettle USDA URDID |
Makah Drug, Hunting Medicine Leaves rubbed on fishing line to give it a green color or used as medicine for good fishing. An informant said, 'As a child I saw my father when he'd take this halibut line, fish line, and he'd tighten it from one end of the yard to the other, while it was being stretched like that, otherwise they coil and tangle you know. He'd take a handful of those leaves and he'd rub it along the line and it gave it kind of a green color. I don't know if that was just for the color or if he thought there was some medicine in it or something, for good fishing or something. Might have been just to tint the line.' Gill, Steven J., 1983, Ethnobotany of the Makah and Ozette People, Olympic Peninsula, Washington (USA), Washington State University, Ph.D. Thesis, page 246 |