| Armoracia rusticana P.G. Gaertn. Horseradish USDA ARRU4 |
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 39 |
| Armoracia rusticana P.G. Gaertn. Horseradish USDA ARRU4 |
Cherokee Drug, Urinary Aid Used for 'gravel.' Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 39 |
| Arnoglossum atriplicifolium (L.) H.E. Robins. Armoglossum USDA ARAT |
Cherokee Drug, Cancer Treatment Poultice used for cancer and to draw out blood or poisonous matter. 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 |
| Arnoglossum atriplicifolium (L.) H.E. Robins. Armoglossum USDA ARAT |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice used for cuts and bruises. 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 |
| Artemisia biennis Willd. Biennial Wormwood USDA ARBIB |
Cherokee Drug, Analgesic Used for cramps and painful 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 62 |
| Artemisia biennis Willd. Biennial Wormwood USDA ARBIB |
Cherokee Drug, Anthelmintic Poultice applied to stomach for worms and seeds in molasses 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 62 |
| Artemisia biennis Willd. Biennial Wormwood USDA ARBIB |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Used for sores and wounds. 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 |
| Artemisia biennis Willd. Biennial Wormwood USDA ARBIB |
Cherokee Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Used for cramps 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 62 |
| Artemisia biennis Willd. Biennial Wormwood USDA ARBIB |
Cherokee Drug, Gynecological Aid Used for painful 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 62 |
| Aruncus dioicus (Walt.) Fern. Bride's Feathers USDA ARDID2 |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Beaten root applied to bee stings on the face. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 36 |
| Aruncus dioicus (Walt.) Fern. Bride's Feathers USDA ARDID2 |
Cherokee Drug, Eye Medicine Beaten root applied to bee stings on the eye. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 36 |
| Aruncus dioicus (Walt.) Fern. Bride's Feathers USDA ARDID2 |
Cherokee Drug, Gynecological Aid Infusion of root used to prevent excessive bleeding at 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 36 |
| Aruncus dioicus (Walt.) Fern. Bride's Feathers USDA ARDID2 |
Cherokee Drug, Orthopedic Aid Infusion of root used to bathe swollen feet. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 36 |
| Aruncus dioicus (Walt.) Fern. Bride's Feathers USDA ARDID2 |
Cherokee Drug, Urinary Aid Infusion taken for excessive urination. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 36 |
| Asarum canadense L. Canadian Wildginger USDA ASCA |
Cherokee Drug, Abortifacient Used for 'scant or painful menstruation' and infusion taken 'to start periods.' Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 35, 36 |
| Asarum canadense L. Canadian Wildginger USDA ASCA |
Cherokee Drug, Analgesic Decoction of plant taken to cause vomiting for stomach pain. Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 21 |
| Asarum canadense L. Canadian Wildginger USDA ASCA |
Cherokee Drug, Anthelmintic Root used as powerful stimulant and 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 35, 36 |
| Asarum canadense L. Canadian Wildginger USDA ASCA |
Cherokee Drug, Antidiarrheal Infusion taken for 'flux.' Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 35, 36 |
| Asarum canadense L. Canadian Wildginger USDA ASCA |
Cherokee Drug, Blood Medicine Compound infusion of root used 'for 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 35, 36 |
| Asarum canadense L. Canadian Wildginger USDA ASCA |
Cherokee Drug, Breast Treatment Infusion of whole plant used as a wash for swollen breasts. Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 21 |
| Asarum canadense L. Canadian Wildginger USDA ASCA |
Cherokee Drug, Cold Remedy Root 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 35, 36 |
| Asarum canadense L. Canadian Wildginger USDA ASCA |
Cherokee Drug, Cough Medicine Root used 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 35, 36 |
| Asarum canadense L. Canadian Wildginger USDA ASCA |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Fresh leaves applied to wounds and liquid or salve used on 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 35, 36 |
| Asarum canadense L. Canadian Wildginger USDA ASCA |
Cherokee Drug, Emetic Infusion of plant taken as an emetic for swollen breasts and stomach pain. Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 21 |
| Asarum canadense L. Canadian Wildginger USDA ASCA |
Cherokee Drug, Eye Medicine Snuff of dried leaves used for head and eyes. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 35, 36 |
| Asarum canadense L. Canadian Wildginger USDA ASCA |
Cherokee Drug, Febrifuge Taken for typhus fever, '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 35, 36 |
| Asarum canadense L. Canadian Wildginger USDA ASCA |
Cherokee Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Compound infusion used for poor digestion. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 35, 36 |
| Asarum canadense L. Canadian Wildginger USDA ASCA |
Cherokee Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Decoction of plant taken to cause vomiting for stomach pain. Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 21 |
| Asarum canadense L. Canadian Wildginger USDA ASCA |
Cherokee Drug, Gynecological Aid Used for 'scant or painful menstruation' and infusion taken to start periods. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 35, 36 |
| Asarum canadense L. Canadian Wildginger USDA ASCA |
Cherokee Drug, Heart Medicine Compound infusion used for poor digestion and infusion of root used '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 35, 36 |
| Asarum canadense L. Canadian Wildginger USDA ASCA |
Cherokee Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy Taken for typhus fever, '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 35, 36 |
| Asarum canadense L. Canadian Wildginger USDA ASCA |
Cherokee Drug, Sedative Leaves, roots or blossoms used for hysterical or nervous debility. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 35, 36 |
| Asarum canadense L. Canadian Wildginger USDA ASCA |
Cherokee Drug, Stimulant Root used as powerful 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 35, 36 |
| Asarum sp. Wild Ginger |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of fresh leaves applied to wounds. Witthoft, John, 1947, An Early Cherokee Ethnobotanical Note, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 37(3):73-75, page 74 |
| Asclepias perennis Walt. Aquatic Milkweed USDA ASPE |
Cherokee Drug, Analgesic Infusion of root taken with root of 'virgin's bower' for backache. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 44 |
| Asclepias perennis Walt. Aquatic Milkweed USDA ASPE |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Rubbed on warts to remove them. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 44 |
| Asclepias perennis Walt. Aquatic Milkweed USDA ASPE |
Cherokee Drug, Kidney Aid Plant taken for 'dropsy.' Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 44 |
| Asclepias perennis Walt. Aquatic Milkweed USDA ASPE |
Cherokee Drug, Laxative Plant 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 44 |
| Asclepias perennis Walt. Aquatic Milkweed USDA ASPE |
Cherokee Drug, Urinary Aid Plant taken for 'gravel.' Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 44 |
| Asclepias perennis Walt. Aquatic Milkweed USDA ASPE |
Cherokee Drug, Venereal Aid Infusion of root taken for venereal 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 44 |
| Asclepias perennis Walt. Aquatic Milkweed USDA ASPE |
Cherokee Drug, Veterinary Aid Infusion given for 'milksick (mastitis).' Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 44 |
| Asclepias quadrifolia Jacq. Fourleaf Milkweed USDA ASQU |
Cherokee Drug, Analgesic Infusion of root taken with root of 'virgin's bower' for backache. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 44 |
| Asclepias quadrifolia Jacq. Fourleaf Milkweed USDA ASQU |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Rubbed on warts to remove them. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 44 |
| Asclepias quadrifolia Jacq. Fourleaf Milkweed USDA ASQU |
Cherokee Drug, Kidney Aid Plant taken for 'dropsy.' Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 44 |
| Asclepias quadrifolia Jacq. Fourleaf Milkweed USDA ASQU |
Cherokee Drug, Laxative Plant taken for 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 44 |
| Asclepias quadrifolia Jacq. Fourleaf Milkweed USDA ASQU |
Cherokee Drug, Urinary Aid Plant taken for 'gravel.' Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 44 |
| Asclepias quadrifolia Jacq. Fourleaf Milkweed USDA ASQU |
Cherokee Drug, Venereal Aid Infusion of root taken for venereal 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 44 |
| Asclepias quadrifolia Jacq. Fourleaf Milkweed USDA ASQU |
Cherokee Drug, Veterinary Aid Infusion given for 'milksick (mastitis).' Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 44 |
| Asclepias syriaca L. Common Milkweed USDA ASSY |
Cherokee Drug, Analgesic Infusion of root taken with root of 'virgin's bower' for backache. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 44 |
| Asclepias syriaca L. Common Milkweed USDA ASSY |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Rubbed on warts to remove them. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 44 |