| Amaranthus hybridus L. Slim Amaranth USDA AMHY |
Cherokee Drug, Ceremonial Medicine Used as an ingredient in a green corn medicine. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 23 |
| Amaranthus hybridus L. Slim Amaranth USDA AMHY |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Astringent leaves used for profuse 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 23 |
| Amaranthus hybridus L. Slim Amaranth USDA AMHY |
Cherokee Drug, Gynecological Aid Leaves used to 'relieve profuse 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 23 |
| Amaranthus retroflexus L. Redroot Amaranth USDA AMRE |
Cherokee Drug, Ceremonial Medicine Used as an ingredient in a green corn medicine. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 23 |
| Amaranthus retroflexus L. Redroot Amaranth USDA AMRE |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Astringent leaves used for profuse 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 23 |
| Amaranthus retroflexus L. Redroot Amaranth USDA AMRE |
Cherokee Drug, Gynecological Aid Leaves used to 'relieve profuse 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 23 |
| Amaranthus spinosus L. Spiny Amaranth USDA AMSP |
Cherokee Drug, Ceremonial Medicine Used as an ingredient in a green corn medicine. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 23 |
| Amaranthus spinosus L. Spiny Amaranth USDA AMSP |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Astringent leaves used for profuse 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 23 |
| Amaranthus spinosus L. Spiny Amaranth USDA AMSP |
Cherokee Drug, Gynecological Aid Leaves used to 'relieve profuse 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 23 |
| Ambrosia artemisiifolia L. Annual Ragweed USDA AMARA2 |
Cherokee Drug, Ceremonial Medicine Used as an ingredient in green corn medicine. 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 |
| Ambrosia artemisiifolia L. Annual Ragweed USDA AMARA2 |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Crushed leaves rubbed on insect sting and infusion of leaf rubbed on 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 52 |
| Ambrosia artemisiifolia L. Annual Ragweed USDA AMARA2 |
Cherokee Drug, Disinfectant Juice of wilted leaves applied to infected toes. 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 |
| Ambrosia artemisiifolia L. Annual Ragweed USDA AMARA2 |
Cherokee Drug, Febrifuge Infusion of leaf 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 52 |
| Ambrosia artemisiifolia L. Annual Ragweed USDA AMARA2 |
Cherokee Drug, Pulmonary Aid Infusion taken for pneumonia. 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 |
| Ambrosia trifida L. Great Ragweed USDA AMTRT2 |
Cherokee Drug, Ceremonial Medicine Used as an ingredient in green corn medicine. 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 |
| Ambrosia trifida L. Great Ragweed USDA AMTRT2 |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Crushed leaves rubbed on insect sting and infusion of leaf rubbed on 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 52 |
| Ambrosia trifida L. Great Ragweed USDA AMTRT2 |
Cherokee Drug, Disinfectant Juice of wilted leaves applied to infected toes. 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 |
| Ambrosia trifida L. Great Ragweed USDA AMTRT2 |
Cherokee Drug, Febrifuge Infusion of leaf 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 52 |
| Ambrosia trifida L. Great Ragweed USDA AMTRT2 |
Cherokee Drug, Pulmonary Aid Infusion taken for pneumonia. 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 |
| Amelanchier arborea (Michx. f.) Fern. Common Serviceberry USDA AMARA4 |
Cherokee Drug, Anthelmintic Compound infusion 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 54 |
| Amelanchier arborea (Michx. f.) Fern. Common Serviceberry USDA AMARA4 |
Cherokee Drug, Antidiarrheal Compound infusion taken for diarrhea. 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 |
| Amelanchier arborea (Michx. f.) Fern. Common Serviceberry USDA AMARA4 |
Cherokee Drug, Tonic Compound infusion taken as a spring 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 54 |
| Amelanchier canadensis (L.) Medik. Canadian Serviceberry USDA AMCA4 |
Cherokee Drug, Anthelmintic Infusion of bark used as a bath and given to children with worms. Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 27 |
| Amelanchier canadensis (L.) Medik. Canadian Serviceberry USDA AMCA4 |
Cherokee Drug, Pediatric Aid Infusion of bark used as a bath and given to children with worms. Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 27 |
| Amianthium muscitoxicum (Walt.) Gray Flypoison USDA AMMU |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Root used as a sure, but severe, cure for itch. Witthoft, John, 1947, An Early Cherokee Ethnobotanical Note, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 37(3):73-75, page 74 |
| Amianthium muscitoxicum (Walt.) Gray Flypoison USDA AMMU |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Used for itch and to poison crows. 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 |
| Amianthium muscitoxicum (Walt.) Gray Flypoison USDA AMMU |
Cherokee Drug, Poison Root used as a crow poison. Witthoft, John, 1947, An Early Cherokee Ethnobotanical Note, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 37(3):73-75, page 74 |
| Ampelopsis cordata Michx. Heartleaf Peppervine USDA AMAC4 |
Cherokee Drug, Urinary Aid Infusion of bark taken for urinary troubles. Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 41 |
| Amphicarpaea bracteata (L.) Fern. American Hogpeanut USDA AMBRB |
Cherokee Drug, Antidiarrheal Infusion of root taken for diarrhea. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 38 |
| Amphicarpaea bracteata (L.) Fern. American Hogpeanut USDA AMBRB |
Cherokee Drug, Snake Bite Remedy Infusion of root blown on snakebite wound. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 38 |
| Anaphalis margaritacea (L.) Benth. Western Pearlyeverlasting USDA ANMA |
Cherokee Drug, Analgesic Infusion steamed and inhaled 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 48 |
| Anaphalis margaritacea (L.) Benth. Western Pearlyeverlasting USDA ANMA |
Cherokee Drug, Cold Remedy Warm infusion taken for cold and leaves smoked or chewed 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 48 |
| Anaphalis margaritacea (L.) Benth. Western Pearlyeverlasting USDA ANMA |
Cherokee Drug, Cough Medicine Leaves and stems smoked for bronchial 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 48 |
| Anaphalis margaritacea (L.) Benth. Western Pearlyeverlasting USDA ANMA |
Cherokee Drug, Eye Medicine Infusion steamed and inhaled for blindness caused by the sun. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 48 |
| Anaphalis margaritacea (L.) Benth. Western Pearlyeverlasting USDA ANMA |
Cherokee Drug, Respiratory Aid Dried leaves smoked for catarrh. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 48 |
| Anaphalis margaritacea (L.) Benth. Western Pearlyeverlasting USDA ANMA |
Cherokee Drug, Throat Aid Used for throat infection. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 48 |
| Andropogon virginicus L. Broomsedge Bluestem USDA ANVIV |
Cherokee Drug, Antidiarrheal Infusion 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 27 |
| Andropogon virginicus L. Broomsedge Bluestem USDA ANVIV |
Cherokee Drug, Ceremonial Medicine Used as an ingredient in green corn medicine. 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 |
| Andropogon virginicus L. Broomsedge Bluestem USDA ANVIV |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Infusion used for frost bite and sores and ooze used to bathe itch. 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 |
| Anemone virginiana L. Tall Thimbleweed USDA ANVIV2 |
Cherokee Drug, Pulmonary Aid Infusion of root taken 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 58 |
| Angelica atropurpurea L. Purplestem Angelica USDA ANAT |
Cherokee Drug, Abortifacient 'Root tonic' taken for obstructed menses. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 23 |
| Angelica atropurpurea L. Purplestem Angelica USDA ANAT |
Cherokee Drug, Carminative 'Root tonic' taken for flatulent colics. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 23 |
| Angelica atropurpurea L. Purplestem Angelica USDA ANAT |
Cherokee Drug, Cold Remedy 'Root tonic' 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 23 |
| Angelica atropurpurea L. Purplestem Angelica USDA ANAT |
Cherokee Drug, Febrifuge 'Root tonic' 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 23 |
| Angelica atropurpurea L. Purplestem Angelica USDA ANAT |
Cherokee Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy 'Root tonic' 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 23 |
| Angelica atropurpurea L. Purplestem Angelica USDA ANAT |
Cherokee Drug, Oral Aid 'Root tonic' used as gargle for sore mouth. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 23 |
| Angelica atropurpurea L. Purplestem Angelica USDA ANAT |
Cherokee Drug, Sedative 'Root tonic' taken by weakly and nervous females. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 23 |
| Angelica atropurpurea L. Purplestem Angelica USDA ANAT |
Cherokee Drug, Throat Aid 'Root tonic' used as gargle 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 23 |
| Antennaria plantaginifolia (L.) Richards. Woman's Tobacco USDA ANPL |
Cherokee Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Infusion of entire plant given, especially to children, 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 50 |
| Antennaria plantaginifolia (L.) Richards. Woman's Tobacco USDA ANPL |
Cherokee Drug, Gynecological Aid Infusion taken for excessive discharge in monthly period. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 50 |