| Polypodium virginianum L. Rock Polypody USDA POVI7 |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice used for inflamed swellings and wounds and infusion taken 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 60, 61 |
| Porteranthus stipulatus (Muhl. ex Willd.) Britt. Indian Physic USDA POST5 |
Cherokee Drug, Orthopedic Aid Poultice used for 'leg swelling.' Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 40 |
| Porteranthus trifoliatus (L.) Britt. Bowman's Root USDA POTR11 |
Cherokee Drug, Antirheumatic (External) Poultice 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 40 |
| Porteranthus trifoliatus (L.) Britt. Bowman's Root USDA POTR11 |
Cherokee Drug, Orthopedic Aid Poultice used for 'leg swelling.' Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 40 |
| Pycnanthemum flexuosum (Walt.) B.S.P. Appalachian Mountainmint USDA PYTE |
Cherokee Drug, Analgesic Poultice of leaves used 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 45 |
| Pycnanthemum incanum (L.) Michx. Hoary Mountainmint USDA PYINI |
Cherokee Drug, Analgesic Poultice of leaves used 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 45 |
| Ranunculus abortivus L. Littleleaf Buttercup USDA RAAB |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Used as poultice for abscesses. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 31 |
| Ranunculus acris L. Tall Buttercup USDA RAACA3 |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Used as poultice for abscesses. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 31 |
| Ranunculus recurvatus Poir. Blisterwort USDA RARER2 |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Used as poultice for abscesses. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 31 |
| Rhododendron maximum L. Great Laurel USDA RHMA4 |
Cherokee Drug, Analgesic Compound used as liniment for pains and poultice of leaves used 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 52 |
| Ricinus communis L. Castorbean USDA RICO3 |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of beans used for boils. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 24 |
| Rumex acetosella L. Common Sheep Sorrel USDA RUAC3 |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of bruised leaves and blossoms applied to old 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 56 |
| Rumex crispus L. Curly Dock USDA RUCRC |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Juice and infusion of root used as poultice and salve for various skin problems. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 32 |
| Rumex patientia L. Patience Dock USDA RUPA5 |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Juice and infusion of root used as poultice and salve for various skin problems. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 32 |
| Ruta graveolens L. Common Rue USDA RUGR3 |
Cherokee Drug, Poultice Used as poultice for gangrenous parts. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 53 |
| Salix alba L. White Willow USDA SAAL2 |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Bark used as a poultice. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 61 |
| Salix humilis Marsh. Prairie Willow USDA SAHUH |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Bark used as a poultice. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 61 |
| Salix nigra Marsh. Black Willow USDA SANI |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Bark used as a poultice. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 61 |
| Salix ?pendulina Wenderoth [babylonica ? fragilis] Weeping Willow USDA SAPE12 |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Bark used as a poultice. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 61 |
| Saponaria officinalis L. Bouncingbet USDA SAOF4 |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Used as a poultice for boils. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 26 |
| Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees Sassafras USDA SAAL5 |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Taken for skin diseases and used to poultice wounds and 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 54 |
| Saururus cernuus L. Lizards Tail USDA SACE |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Roasted and mashed roots used as poultice. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 43 |
| Saururus cernuus L. Lizards Tail USDA SACE |
Cherokee Drug, Poultice Roasted and mashed roots used as poultices. Witthoft, John, 1947, An Early Cherokee Ethnobotanical Note, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 37(3):73-75, page 74 |
| Saxifraga pensylvanica L. Eastern Swamp Saxifrage USDA SAPE8 |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of root used for sore, swollen muscles. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 26 |
| Sempervivum tectorum L. Common Houseleek USDA SETE5 |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of wilted plant applied to remove corns. 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 |
| Senna hebecarpa (Fern.) Irwin & Barneby American Wild Sensitive Plant USDA SEHE3 |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of root used 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 54 |
| Senna marilandica (L.) Link Maryland Wild Sensitive Plant USDA SEMA11 |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of root used 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 54 |
| Sinapis alba L. White Mustard USDA SIAL5 |
Cherokee Drug, Respiratory Aid Used as a poultice for croup. 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 |
| Sisymbrium officinale (L.) Scop. Hedgemustard USDA SIOF |
Cherokee Drug, Pulmonary Aid Used as a poultice for croup. 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 |
| Smallanthus uvedalius (L.) Mackenzie ex Small Hairy Leafcup USDA SMUV |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of root used for 'inflammations,' and bruised root in hog's lard used for 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 42 |
| Symphyotrichum novae-angliae (L.) Nesom New England Aster USDA SYNO2 |
Cherokee Drug, Analgesic Poultice of roots 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 24 |
| Tilia americana L. American Basswood USDA TIAMA |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Decoction of bark mixed with cornmeal and used as poultice for boils. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 24 |
| Tilia americana var. heterophylla (Vent.) Loud. American Basswood USDA TIAMH |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Decoction of bark mixed with cornmeal and used as poultice for boils. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 24 |
| Tradescantia virginiana L. Virginia Spiderwort USDA TRVI |
Cherokee Drug, Cancer Treatment Poultice of root used 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 56, 57 |
| Trillium erectum L. Red Trillium USDA TRER3 |
Cherokee Drug, Cancer Treatment Poultice used for 'putrid ulcers, tumors and inflamed parts.' 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 |
| Trillium erectum L. Red Trillium USDA TRER3 |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice used for 'putrid ulcers, tumors and inflamed parts.' 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 |
| Tsuga canadensis (L.) Carr. Eastern Hemlock USDA TSCA |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of bark used for itching armpits. 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 |
| Tsuga caroliniana Engelm. Carolina Hemlock USDA TSCA2 |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of bark used for itching armpits. 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 |
| Ulmus rubra Muhl. Slippery Elm USDA ULRU |
Cherokee Drug, Burn Dressing Poultice of inside bark used for burns. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 33 |
| Ulmus rubra Muhl. Slippery Elm USDA ULRU |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of inside bark used for old 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 33 |
| Uvularia sessilifolia L. Sessileleaf Bellwort USDA UVSE |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Used as poultice for boils. 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 |
| Verbascum thapsus L. Common Mullein USDA VETH |
Cherokee Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy Poultice of beaten leaves applied to the throat for diphtheria. Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 57 |
| Veronica officinalis L. Common Gypsyweed USDA VEOFO |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Used to poultice boils. 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 |
| Veronica serpyllifolia L. Thymeleaf Speedwell USDA VESES |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Used to poultice boils. 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 |
| Viola bicolor Pursh Field Pansy USDA VIBI |
Cherokee Drug, Analgesic Poultice of leaves used 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 60 |
| Viola bicolor Pursh Field Pansy USDA VIBI |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of crushed root applied to boils. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 60 |
| Viola cucullata Ait. Marsh Blue Violet USDA VICU |
Cherokee Drug, Analgesic Poultice of leaves used 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 60 |
| Viola cucullata Ait. Marsh Blue Violet USDA VICU |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of crushed root applied to boils. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 60 |
| Viola pubescens Ait. Downy Yellow Violet USDA VIPUP2 |
Cherokee Drug, Analgesic Poultice of leaves used 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 60 |
| Viola pubescens Ait. Downy Yellow Violet USDA VIPUP2 |
Cherokee Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of crushed root applied to boils. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 60 |