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Actaea pachypoda Ell.
White Baneberry
USDA ACPA
Cherokee Drug, Toothache Remedy
'Will kill teeth of young people if not careful with it.'
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 55
Actaea racemosa var. racemosa
Black Bugbane
Cherokee Drug, Abortifacient
Used to stimulate menstruation.
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
Actaea racemosa var. racemosa
Black Bugbane
Cherokee Drug, Analgesic
Infusion of root 'in spirits' used for rheumatic pains.
Witthoft, John, 1947, An Early Cherokee Ethnobotanical Note, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 37(3):73-75, page 73, 74
Actaea racemosa var. racemosa
Black Bugbane
Cherokee Drug, Analgesic
Used as an anodyne.
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
Actaea racemosa var. racemosa
Black Bugbane
Cherokee Drug, Antirheumatic (Internal)
Infusion of root 'in spirits' used for rheumatic pains.
Witthoft, John, 1947, An Early Cherokee Ethnobotanical Note, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 37(3):73-75, page 73, 74
Actaea racemosa var. racemosa
Black Bugbane
Cherokee Drug, Antirheumatic (Internal)
Infusion of roots in alcoholic spirits 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 30
Actaea racemosa var. racemosa
Black Bugbane
Cherokee Drug, Cold Remedy
Infusion taken 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 30
Actaea racemosa var. racemosa
Black Bugbane
Cherokee Drug, Cough Medicine
Infusion taken for coughs.
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
Actaea racemosa var. racemosa
Black Bugbane
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid
Given for hives.
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
Actaea racemosa var. racemosa
Black Bugbane
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid
Infusion of slightly astringent plant taken 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 30
Actaea racemosa var. racemosa
Black Bugbane
Cherokee Drug, Diuretic
Used as a diuretic.
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
Actaea racemosa var. racemosa
Black Bugbane
Cherokee Drug, Laxative
Infusion taken 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 30
Actaea racemosa var. racemosa
Black Bugbane
Cherokee Drug, Pediatric Aid
Given to make babies sleep.
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
Actaea racemosa var. racemosa
Black Bugbane
Cherokee Drug, Sedative
Given to make babies sleep.
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
Actaea racemosa var. racemosa
Black Bugbane
Cherokee Drug, Stimulant
Given for fatigue.
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
Actaea racemosa var. racemosa
Black Bugbane
Cherokee Drug, Tonic
Used as a tonic.
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
Actaea racemosa var. racemosa
Black Bugbane
Cherokee Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy
Infusion taken for colds, coughs, 'consumption' and 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 30
Adiantum pedatum L.
Northern Maidenhair
USDA ADPE
Cherokee Drug, Antirheumatic (External)
Compound decoction of root applied with warm hands 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 8
Adiantum pedatum L.
Northern Maidenhair
USDA ADPE
Cherokee Drug, Antirheumatic (External)
Decoction of roots rubbed on area affected by rheumatism.
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 3
Adiantum pedatum L.
Northern Maidenhair
USDA ADPE
Cherokee Drug, Antirheumatic (Internal)
Infusion taken 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 34
Adiantum pedatum L.
Northern Maidenhair
USDA ADPE
Cherokee Drug, Emetic
Decoction of whole plant used as an emetic in cases of ague and fever.
Witthoft, John, 1947, An Early Cherokee Ethnobotanical Note, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 37(3):73-75, page 74
Adiantum pedatum L.
Northern Maidenhair
USDA ADPE
Cherokee Drug, Emetic
Infusion of whole plant given as an emetic 'in case of ague and fever.'
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 34
Adiantum pedatum L.
Northern Maidenhair
USDA ADPE
Cherokee Drug, Febrifuge
Decoction of whole plant used as an emetic in cases of fever.
Witthoft, John, 1947, An Early Cherokee Ethnobotanical Note, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 37(3):73-75, page 74
Adiantum pedatum L.
Northern Maidenhair
USDA ADPE
Cherokee Drug, Febrifuge
Infusion of whole plant blown over head and chest of patient for fever.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 34
Adiantum pedatum L.
Northern Maidenhair
USDA ADPE
Cherokee Drug, Heart Medicine
Powdered leaves smoked for heart trouble.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 34
Adiantum pedatum L.
Northern Maidenhair
USDA ADPE
Cherokee Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy
Decoction of whole plant used as an emetic in cases of ague.
Witthoft, John, 1947, An Early Cherokee Ethnobotanical Note, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 37(3):73-75, page 74
Adiantum pedatum L.
Northern Maidenhair
USDA ADPE
Cherokee Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy
Infusion of whole plant given as an emetic 'in case of ague and fever.'
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 34
Adiantum pedatum L.
Northern Maidenhair
USDA ADPE
Cherokee Drug, Other
Given for 'sudden paralytic attacks as in bad pneumonia of children.'
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 34
Adiantum pedatum L.
Northern Maidenhair
USDA ADPE
Cherokee Drug, Respiratory Aid
Powdered plant 'snuffed' and smoked for asthma.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 34
Aesculus pavia L.
Red Buckeye
USDA AEPAP
Cherokee Drug, Antirheumatic (External)
Nut carried in pocket for rheumatism and good luck.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 27
Aesculus pavia L.
Red Buckeye
USDA AEPAP
Cherokee Drug, Cancer Treatment
Poultice of pounded nuts used for tumors and infections.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 27
Aesculus pavia L.
Red Buckeye
USDA AEPAP
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid
Poultice of pounded nuts used for tumors and infections and as a salve for sores.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 27
Aesculus pavia L.
Red Buckeye
USDA AEPAP
Cherokee Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Infusion of roots taken and used as a bath for dyspepsia.
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 39
Aesculus pavia L.
Red Buckeye
USDA AEPAP
Cherokee Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Nuts used in various ways for dyspepsia and colic.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 27
Aesculus pavia L.
Red Buckeye
USDA AEPAP
Cherokee Drug, Gynecological Aid
Cold, compound infusion given to stop bleeding after delivery.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 27
Aesculus pavia L.
Red Buckeye
USDA AEPAP
Cherokee Drug, Gynecological Aid
Infusion of bark and cold compound infusion of bark used in delivery.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 27
Aesculus pavia L.
Red Buckeye
USDA AEPAP
Cherokee Drug, Hemorrhoid Remedy
Nut carried in pocket for piles.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 27
Aesculus pavia L.
Red Buckeye
USDA AEPAP
Cherokee Drug, Orthopedic Aid
Poultice of pounded nuts used for 'white swelling' and sprains.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 27
Aesculus pavia L.
Red Buckeye
USDA AEPAP
Cherokee Drug, Stimulant
Infusion of ground nut meat taken to prevent fainting.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 27
Aesculus sp.
Buckeye
Cherokee Drug, Poultice
Pounded nuts used in poultices.
Witthoft, John, 1947, An Early Cherokee Ethnobotanical Note, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 37(3):73-75, page 74
Ageratina altissima var. altissima
White Snakeroot
USDA AGALA
Cherokee Drug, Antidiarrheal
Taken for diarrhea, gravel and 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 56
Ageratina altissima var. altissima
White Snakeroot
USDA AGALA
Cherokee Drug, Diuretic
Root used as a diuretic.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 56
Ageratina altissima var. altissima
White Snakeroot
USDA AGALA
Cherokee Drug, Febrifuge
Taken for fever.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 56
Ageratina altissima var. altissima
White Snakeroot
USDA AGALA
Cherokee Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy
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 56
Ageratina altissima var. altissima
White Snakeroot
USDA AGALA
Cherokee Drug, Stimulant
Root used as a stimulant.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 56
Ageratina altissima var. altissima
White Snakeroot
USDA AGALA
Cherokee Drug, Tonic
Root used as a tonic.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 56
Ageratina altissima var. altissima
White Snakeroot
USDA AGALA
Cherokee Drug, Urinary Aid
Taken for gravel and 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 56
Agrimonia gryposepala Wallr.
Tall Hairy Agrimony
USDA AGGR2
Cherokee Drug, Antidiarrheal
Infusion of burs taken to 'check bowels.'
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 22
Agrimonia gryposepala Wallr.
Tall Hairy Agrimony
USDA AGGR2
Cherokee Drug, Blood Medicine
Infusion of root taken to build up 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 22
Agrimonia gryposepala Wallr.
Tall Hairy Agrimony
USDA AGGR2
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid
Powdered root compound used for pox.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 22