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Caulophyllum thalictroides (L.) Michx.
Blue Cohosh
USDA CATH2
Cherokee Drug, Gynecological Aid
Plant promoted childbirth and used for womb inflammation.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 30
Caulophyllum thalictroides (L.) Michx.
Blue Cohosh
USDA CATH2
Cherokee Drug, Sedative
Syrup or decoction of root given for 'fits and hysterics.'
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 30
Caulophyllum thalictroides (L.) Michx.
Blue Cohosh
USDA CATH2
Cherokee Drug, Toothache Remedy
Root ooze held in mouth for toothache.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 30
Ceanothus americanus L.
New Jersey Tea
USDA CEAM
Cherokee Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Infusion of root taken for 'bowel complaint.'
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
Ceanothus americanus L.
New Jersey Tea
USDA CEAM
Cherokee Drug, Toothache Remedy
Infusion of root held on aching tooth.
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
Celastrus scandens L.
American Bittersweet
USDA CESC
Cherokee Drug, Analgesic
Strong compound infusion used for pain of childbirth.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 25
Celastrus scandens L.
American Bittersweet
USDA CESC
Cherokee Drug, Antirheumatic (External)
Thorny branch used to scratch rheumatism.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 25
Celastrus scandens L.
American Bittersweet
USDA CESC
Cherokee Drug, Cough Medicine
Root chewed for cough.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 25
Celastrus scandens L.
American Bittersweet
USDA CESC
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid
Decoction of highly astringent leaves taken for bowel complaint.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 25
Celastrus scandens L.
American Bittersweet
USDA CESC
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid
Used as wash for 'foul ulcers.'
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 25
Celastrus scandens L.
American Bittersweet
USDA CESC
Cherokee Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Infusion of bark used to settle stomach and decoction given for bowel complaint.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 25
Celastrus scandens L.
American Bittersweet
USDA CESC
Cherokee Drug, Gynecological Aid
Strong infusion combined with red raspberry leaves and used for childbirth pains.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 25
Cerastium fontanum ssp. vulgare (Hartman) Greuter & Burdet
Big Chickweed
USDA CEFOV2
Cherokee Drug, Anthelmintic
Compound infusion of stem and root given to children for 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 29
Cerastium fontanum ssp. vulgare (Hartman) Greuter & Burdet
Big Chickweed
USDA CEFOV2
Cherokee Drug, Pediatric Aid
Compound infusion of stem and root given to children for 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 29
Cercis canadensis L.
Eastern Redbud
USDA CECAC
Cherokee Drug, Pulmonary Aid
Infusion of bark given for whooping cough.
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
Chamaecrista fasciculata (Michx.) Greene
Sleepingplant
USDA CHFAF
Cherokee Drug, Sports Medicine
Root medicine used to keep ball players from tiring.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 54
Chamaecrista fasciculata (Michx.) Greene
Sleepingplant
USDA CHFAF
Cherokee Drug, Stimulant
Compound infusion given for fainting spells.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 54
Chamaecrista nictitans ssp. nictitans var. nictitans
Partridge Pea
USDA CHNIN2
Cherokee Drug, Sports Medicine
Root medicine used to keep ball players from tiring.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 54
Chamaecrista nictitans ssp. nictitans var. nictitans
Partridge Pea
USDA CHNIN2
Cherokee Drug, Stimulant
Compound infusion given for fainting spells.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 54
Chamaemelum nobile (L.) All.
Garden Dogfennel
USDA CHNO3
Cherokee Drug, Abortifacient
Infusion of flower or herb used for 'female obstructions.'
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 28
Chamaemelum nobile (L.) All.
Garden Dogfennel
USDA CHNO3
Cherokee Drug, Antiemetic
Used for vomiting.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 28
Chamaemelum nobile (L.) All.
Garden Dogfennel
USDA CHNO3
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid
Used as poultice for ulcers and 'hard swellings.'
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 28
Chamaemelum nobile (L.) All.
Garden Dogfennel
USDA CHNO3
Cherokee Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Used for colic and bowel complaints.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 28
Chamaemelum nobile (L.) All.
Garden Dogfennel
USDA CHNO3
Cherokee Drug, Sedative
Infusion of flower or herb used for 'hysterical affections.'
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 28
Chamaesyce hypericifolia (L.) Millsp.
Graceful Sandmat
USDA CHHY2
Cherokee Drug, Urinary Aid
Infusion of bruised roots taken for yellow urine.
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 35
Chamaesyce maculata (L.) Small
Spotted Sandmat
USDA CHNU9
Cherokee Drug, Cancer Treatment
Decoction prepared with herbs and taken for cancer.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 45
Chamaesyce maculata (L.) Small
Spotted Sandmat
USDA CHNU9
Cherokee Drug, Cathartic
Taken as a purgative.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 45
Chamaesyce maculata (L.) Small
Spotted Sandmat
USDA CHNU9
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid
'Juice rubbed on skin eruptions, especially on children's heads.'
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 45
Chamaesyce maculata (L.) Small
Spotted Sandmat
USDA CHNU9
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid
Juice used as ointment for 'sores and sore nipples.'
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 45
Chamaesyce maculata (L.) Small
Spotted Sandmat
USDA CHNU9
Cherokee Drug, Gynecological Aid
Infusion taken for bleeding after childbirth.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 45
Chamaesyce maculata (L.) Small
Spotted Sandmat
USDA CHNU9
Cherokee Drug, Pediatric Aid
'Juice rubbed on skin eruptions, especially on children's heads.'
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 45
Chamaesyce maculata (L.) Small
Spotted Sandmat
USDA CHNU9
Cherokee Drug, Toothache Remedy
Root used for toothache.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 45
Chamaesyce maculata (L.) Small
Spotted Sandmat
USDA CHNU9
Cherokee Drug, Urinary Aid
Infusion of bruised root taken for urinary diseases.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 45
Chamaesyce maculata (L.) Small
Spotted Sandmat
USDA CHNU9
Cherokee Drug, Venereal Aid
Decoction taken for gonorrhea and 'similar diseases.'
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 45
Chelone glabra L.
White Turtlehead
USDA CHGL2
Cherokee Drug, Anthelmintic
Infusion of blooms taken for 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 59
Chelone glabra L.
White Turtlehead
USDA CHGL2
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid
Used for sores or skin eruptions.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 59
Chelone glabra L.
White Turtlehead
USDA CHGL2
Cherokee Drug, Dietary Aid
Taken to increase appetite.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 59
Chelone glabra L.
White Turtlehead
USDA CHGL2
Cherokee Drug, Febrifuge
Infusion of blooms taken for fevers.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 59
Chelone glabra L.
White Turtlehead
USDA CHGL2
Cherokee Drug, Laxative
Infusion of blooms taken as a laxative.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 59
Chenopodium album L.
Lambsquarters
USDA CHALA
Cherokee Drug, Dietary Aid
Cooked salad greens eaten to 'keep healthy.'
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 42
Chenopodium botrys L.
Jerusalem Oak Goosefoot
USDA CHBO2
Cherokee Drug, Analgesic
Cold infusion taken orally and used to moisten head for headache.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 41
Chenopodium botrys L.
Jerusalem Oak Goosefoot
USDA CHBO2
Cherokee Drug, Anthelmintic
Decoction of any part of plant in sweet milk given for 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 41
Chenopodium botrys L.
Jerusalem Oak Goosefoot
USDA CHBO2
Cherokee Drug, Cold Remedy
Cold infusion taken orally and used to moisten head for colds.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 41
Chenopodium botrys L.
Jerusalem Oak Goosefoot
USDA CHBO2
Cherokee Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy
Warm infusion of root taken in winter for 'fever diseases.'
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 41
Chimaphila maculata (L.) Pursh
Striped Prince's Pine
USDA CHMA3
Cherokee Drug, Analgesic
Poultice of root used for pain.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 62
Chimaphila maculata (L.) Pursh
Striped Prince's Pine
USDA CHMA3
Cherokee Drug, Antirheumatic (Internal)
Tops and roots used for rheumatism.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 62
Chimaphila maculata (L.) Pursh
Striped Prince's Pine
USDA CHMA3
Cherokee Drug, Cancer Treatment
Used as a wash for cancer and ulcers.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 62
Chimaphila maculata (L.) Pursh
Striped Prince's Pine
USDA CHMA3
Cherokee Drug, Cold Remedy
Infusion of leaves used for colds.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 62
Chimaphila maculata (L.) Pursh
Striped Prince's Pine
USDA CHMA3
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid
Decoction used for tetter and ringworm.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 62
Chimaphila maculata (L.) Pursh
Striped Prince's Pine
USDA CHMA3
Cherokee Drug, Emetic
Infusion given to make baby vomit and poultice of root used for pain.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 62