Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

East/
West
Scientific Common Oklahoma
Medicinal Uses Tribe of Citation Notes
Name Name Counties
Miss.
River

Aralia American Respiratory aid Cherokee Not in Indian East & Banks, William
racemosa L. Spikenard (asthma); Burn dressing; Terr per USDA West (1953).
Cough medicine; and OK Ethnobotany of the
Dermatological aid; Vascular Cherokee Indians,
Diaphoretic; (pg. 91); Hamel and
Disinfectant; Chiltoskey,
Expectorant; Cherokee Plants, (p.
Gynecological aid; 57)
Orthopedic aid;
Pulmonary aid; Tonic

Aralia American Analgesic; Expectorant; Choctaw Not in Indian East & Campbell,
racemosa L. Spikenard Eye medicine; Terr per USDA West “Medicinal Plants,”
Gastrointestial aid; and OK (p. 287)
Pediatric aid(gripes, Vascular
colic and many other
complaints); Stimulant

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Glycyrrhiza Cultivated Respiratory aid Cherokee Not in Indian (Far) Hamel and
glabra L. Licorice (asthma); Cough Terr per USDA West Chiltoskey,
medicine; Expectorant; and OK Cherokee Plants, (p.
Throat aid Vascular 43)

Ceanothus sp. California Antihemorrhagic - Choctaw Bushnell, “The Referred to as

Lilac decoction of roots taken Choctaw of Bayou "redroot" in
in small doses for lung Lacomb,” (p. 24) Choctaw
hemorrhage Disseration
resource/Link
shows error on
USDA - could
not tell which
variety

Viola Roundleaf Analgesic; Cherokee Not in Indian East Banks, William

rotundifolia Yellow Antidiarrheal, Blood Terr per USDA (1953).
Michx. Violet medicine; Cold remedy; and OK Ethnobotany of the
Cough medicine; Vascular Cherokee Indians,
Dermatological aid; (pg. 89); Hamel and
Insecticide; Respiratory Chiltoskey,
aid; Tonic Cherokee Plants, p.
60)

Erythrina Redcardinal Analgesic Creek Not in Indian East & Swanton, “Religious
herbacea L. Terr per OK West Beliefs,” (p. 666).
Vascular; but
listed on USDA
site in OK but
no couties given

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Erythrina Redcardinal Pedicatric Aid; Choctaw Not in Indian East & Bushnell, Jr., David
herbacea L. Respiratory Aid; Tonic Terr per OK West I. 1909 The
Vascular; but Choctaw of Bayou"
listed on USDA p. 23; Taylor,
site in OK but "Plants Used," pg.
no couties given 32, 54

Erythrina Redcardinal Antiemetic; Seminole Not in Indian East & Sturtevant, “The
herbacea L. Antirheumatic; Terr per OK West Mikasuki
Laxative; Urinary aid Vascular Seminole,” p. 188,
192
Smilax Bamboovine Analgesic; Cherokee Not in Indian East Hamel and
pseudochina Antirheumatic (internal); Terr per USDA Chiltoskey,
L. Burn dressing; and OK Cherokee Plants, (p.
Dermatolocial aid; Vascular 37)
Gastrointestinal aid;
Gynecological aid;
Orthopedic aid; Other

Stillingia sp. Abortifacient; Cathartic; Creek Swanton, “Religious Moerman's

Gynecological Aid; Beliefs,” p. 662; link to USDA
Reproductive Aid; Taylor, “Plants site was
Used,” p. 36 incorrect;
unable to
determine
variety

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Anaphalis Western Analgesic; Cold remedy; Cherokee Not in Indian East & Banks, William
margaritacea Pearly Cough medicine; Eye Terr per USDA West (1953).
(L.) Benth. Everlasting medicine; Respiratory and OK (does Ethnobotany of the
aid; Throat aid Vascular not Cherokee Indians,
border (pg. 125); Hamel
Miss. and Chiltoskey,
River) “Cherokee Plants,”
p. 48

Angelica Purplestem Abortifacient; Cherokee Not in Indian East Hamel and

atropurpurea Angelica Carminative; Cold Terr per USDA Chiltoskey,
L. remedy; Febrifuge; and OK “Cherokee Plants,”
Misc. disease remedy; Vascular p. 23
Oral aid; Sedative;
Throat aid;
Gastrointestinal aid

Armoracia Horseradish Abortifacient; Cherokee Not in Indian East & Hamel and
rusticana P.G. Antirheumatic (internal); Terr per USDA West Chiltoskey,
Gaertn. Cold remedy; Dietary and OK “Cherokee Plants,”
aid; Diuretic; Vascular p. 39
Gastorintestinal aid;
Oral aid; Respiratory
aid; Throat aid; Tonic;
Urinary aid

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Betula lenta L. Sweet Birch Antidiarrheal; Cold Cherokee Not in Indian East Banks, William
remedy; Gastrointestinal Terr per USDA (1953).
aid; Urinary aid and OK Ethnobotany of the
Vascular Cherokee Indians,
(pg. 29); Mooney
"The Swimmer
Manuscript" (p.
102); Hamel and
Chiltoskey,
“Cherokee Plants,”
p. 25

Betula sp. White Birch Tuberculosis Remedy Creek Swanton, John R Moerman's
1928 Religious link to USDA
Beliefs and Medical site was
Practices of the incorrect
Creek Indians. SI-
BAE Annual Report
#42:473-672 (p.
659)

Capsicum Cayenne Cold remedy; Febrifuge; Cherokee Not in Indian East & Hamel and
annuum var. Pepper Gastrointestinal aid; Terr per USDA West Chiltoskey,
annuum Poultice; Stimulant and OK (sparse) “Cherokee Plants,”
Vascular p. 48

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Cardamine Crinkleroot Analgesic; Cold remedy; Cherokee Not in Indian East & Banks, William
diphylla (toothwort) Throat aid Terr per USDA West (1953).
(Michx.) and OK Ethnobotany of the
Wood Vascular Cherokee Indians,
(dentaria (pg. 55); Hamel and
diphylla per Chiltoskey,
Banks and “Cherokee Plants,”
USDA) p. 59

Carya pallida Sand Abortifacient; Cherokee Not in Indian East & Hamel and
(Ashe) Engl. Hickory Analgesic; Cold remedy; Terr per USDA West Chiltoskey,
& Graebn. Dermatological aid; and OK “Cherokee Plants,”
Diaphoretic; Emetic; Vascular p. 38
Gastrointestinal aid;
Liver aid; Misc. disease
remedy (poliomyelitis
pain); Oral aid;
Orthopedic aid

Chenopodium Jerusalem Analgesic; Cherokee Not in Indian East & Hamel and
botrys L. Oak Anthelmintic; Cold Terr per USDA West Chiltoskey,
Goosefoot remedy; Misc. disease and OK “Cherokee Plants,”
remedy Vascular p. 41

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Chimaphila Striped Analgesic; Cherokee Not in Indian East Banks, William

maculata (L.) Prince's Pine Antirheumatic (internal); Terr per USDA (1953).
Pursh Cancer treatment; Cold and OK Ethnobotany of the
remedy; Dermatological Vascular Cherokee Indians,
aid; Emetic; Febrifuge; (pg. 97); Hamel and
Pediatric aid; Poison; Chiltoskey,
Tuberculosis remedy; “Cherokee Plants,”
Urinary aid; Veterinary p. 62
aid

Actaea Black Abortifacient; Cherokee Not in Indian East & Banks, William
racemosa var. Bugbane Analgesic; Terr per USDA West (1953).
racemosa Antirheumatic; Cold and OK Ethnobotany of the
(Cimicifuga remedy, Cough Vascular Cherokee Indians,
racemosa per medicine; (pg. 44); Mooney
Hamel and Dermatological aid; "The Swimmer
Mooney) Diuretic; Laxative; Manuscript" (p. 117,
Pediatric aid; Sedative; 277); Hamel and
Stimulant; Tonic; Chiltoskey,
Tuberculosis remedy “Cherokee Plants,”
p. 30

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Cypripedium Pink Lady's Analgesic (Neuralgia); Cherokee Not in Indian East Banks, William
acaule Ait. (C. Slipper Anthelmintic; Terr per USDA (1953).
Calceolus per (moccasin Anticonvulsive; Cold and OK Ethnobotany of the
Hamel) flower, remedy; Gastrointestinal Vascular Cherokee Indians,
yellow aid; Gynecological aid; (pg. 20, 22); Hamel
lady's Kidney aid; Misc. and Chiltoskey,
slipper, disease remedy; “Cherokee Plants,”
partridge Sedative p. 42
moccasin)

Eupatorium Rough Breast treatment; Cold Cherokee Not in Indian East Mooney, “Sacred
pilosum Walt. Boneset remedy; Laxative; Terr per USDA Formulas of the
Respiratory aid; Tonic; and OK Cherokees,”,pg.
Urinary aid Vascular 327; Hamel and
Chiltoskey,
“Cherokee Plants,”
p. 38

Foeniculum Sweet Carminative; Cold Cherokee Not in Indian East & Hamel and
vulgare P. Fennel remedy; Gastrointestinal Terr per USDA West Chiltoskey,
Mill. aid; Gynecological aid; and OK “Cherokee Plants,”
Pediatric aid; Tonic Vascular p. 33

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Gaultheria Eastern Antidiarrheal; Cold Cherokee Not in Indian East Banks, William
procumbens L. Teaberry remedy; Gastrointestinal Terr per USDA (1953).
aid; Oral aid and OK Ethnobotany of the
Vascular Cherokee Indians,
(pg. 98, 99); Hamel
and Chiltoskey,
“Cherokee Plants,”
p. 61

Goodyera Lesser Blood medicine; Burn Cherokee Not in Indian East & Hamel and
repens (L.) R. Rattlesnake dressing; Cold remedy; Terr per USDA West Chiltoskey,
Br. ex Ait. f. Plantain Dietary aid; Emetic; Eye and OK (does “Cherokee Plants,”
medicine; Kidney aid; Vascular not p. 50
Toothache remedy border
Miss.
River)

Hyssopus Hyssop Abortifacient; Cold Cherokee Not in Indian East & Hamel and
officinalis L. remedy; Cough Terr per USDA West Chiltoskey,
medicine; Febrifuge; and OK (does “Cherokee Plants,”
Pulmonary aid; Vascular not p. 40
Respiratory aid; border
Miss.
River)

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Monarda Scarlet Abortifacient; Cherokee Not in Indian East Banks, William

didyma L. Beebalm Analgesic; Carminative; Terr per USDA (1953).
Cold remedy; and OK Ethnobotany of the
Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Vascular Cherokee Indians,
Febrifuge; (pg. 110, 111);
Gastrointestinal aid; Hamel and
Heart medicien; Chiltoskey,
Hemostat; Misc. disease “Cherokee Plants,”
remedy (Measles); p. 39
Sediative

Obolaria Virginia Cold remedy; Cough Cherokee Not in Indian East & Hamel and
virginica L. Pennywort medicine; Diaphoretic; Terr per USDA West Chiltoskey,
Gastrointestinal aid; and OK “Cherokee Plants,”
Dermatological aid; Vascular p. 48
Obolaria Virginia Dermatological aid Choctaw Not in Indian East & Bushnell, Jr., David
virginica L. Pennywort Terr per USDA West I. 1909 The
and OK Choctaw of Bayou'
Vascular p. 23; Taylor,
“Plants Used,” p. 53

Picea rubens Red Spruce Coldy remedy; Misc. Cherokee Not in Indian East Banks, William
Sarg. disease remedy Terr per USDA (1953).
(Measles) and OK Ethnobotany of the
Vascular Cherokee Indians,
(pg. 5); Hamel and
Chiltoskey,
“Cherokee Plants,”
p. 57

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Porteranthus Bowman's Antirheumatic Cherokee Not in Indian East & Hamel and
trifoliatus (L.) Root (external); Cold remedy; Terr per USDA West Chiltoskey,
Britt. Dermatological aid; and OK “Cherokee Plants,”
Emetic; Kidney aid; Vascular p. 40
Liver aid; Orthopedic
aid; Respiratory aid;
Toothache remedy;
Veterinary aid

Prunus Pin Cherry Blood medicine; Cold Cherokee Not in Indian East & Banks, William
pensylvanica remedy; Cough Terr per USDA West (1953).
L. f. medicine; and OK (does Ethnobotany of the
Dermatological aid; Vascular not Cherokee Indians,
Febrifuge; border (pg. 63); Mooney
Gastrointestinal aid; Miss. "The Swimmer
Gynecological aid; River) Manuscript" (p.
Misc. disease remedy 275); Hamel and
(Measles); Oral aid; Chiltoskey,
Throat aid; “Cherokee Plants,”
p. 28, 29

Pycnanthemu Hoary Analgesic; Cherokee Not in Indian East Hamel and

m incanum Mountainmi Antidiarrheal; Cold Terr per USDA Chiltoskey,
(L.) Michx. nt remedy; Dermatological and OK “Cherokee Plants,”
aid; Febrifuge; Vascular p. 45
Gastrointestinal aid;
Heart medicine

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Pycnanthemu Hoary Analgesic; Cold Choctaw Not in Indian East Bushnell, Jr., David
m incanum Mountainmi Remedy; Panacea; Tonic Terr per USDA I. 1909 The
(L.) Michx. nt and OK Choctaw of Bayou'
Vascular p. 24; Taylor,
“Plants Used,” p.
53Taylor, “Plants
Used,” p. 55

Salvia Kitchen Antidiarrheal; Cold Cherokee Not in Indian East & Hamel and
officinalis L. Sage remedy; Cough Terr per USDA West Chiltoskey,
medicine; Diaphoretic; and OK (does “Cherokee Plants,”
Gynecological aid; Vascular not p. (p. 53)
Laxative; Respiratory border
aid; Sedative; Stimulant Miss.
River)

Viola cucullata Marsh Blue Analgesic; Cherokee Not in Indian East & Hamel and
Ait. Violet Antidiarrheal; Blood Terr per USDA West Chiltoskey,
medicine; Cold remedy; and OK “Cherokee Plants,”
Cough medicine; Vascular p. (p. 60)
Dermatological aid;
Insecticide; Respiratory
aid; Tonic

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Juniperus Southern Analgesic; Seminole Not in Indian East & Sturtevant, William
virginiana var. Redcedar Antidiarrheal; Terr per USDA West 1954 The Mikasuki
silicicola Antirheumatic; Cold and OK (sparse) Seminole: Medical
(Small) J. remedy; Cough Vascular Beliefs and
Silba medicine; Emetic; Eye Practices. Yale
medicine; Febrifuge; University, PhD
Orthopedic aid; Thesis (p. 279)
Unspecified; Pediatric
aid; Psychological aid;
Vertigo medicine;
Sedative; Stimulant;
Witchcraft medicine;
Protection

Pediomelum Buckroot Analgesic; Seminole Not in Indian East Sturtevant, William

canescens Antirheumatic; Cold Terr per USDA 1954 The Mikasuki
(Michx.) remedy, Cough and OK Seminole: Medical
Rydb. medicine; Unspecified Vascular Beliefs and
Practices. Yale
University, PhD
Thesis (p. 158, 167,
279, 285,

Piloblephis Wild Ceremonial medicine; Seminole Not in Indian East Sturtevant, William
rigida (Bartr. Pennyroyal Cold remedy; Terr per USDA 1954 The Mikasuki
ex Benth.) Dermatological aid; and OK Seminole: Medical
Raf. Emetic; Febrifuge; Vascular Beliefs and
Pediatric aid; Stimulant Practices. Yale
University, PhD
Thesis (p.229, 283,
307, 329, 342, 409,
482

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Pityopsis Narrowleaf Cold remedy; Febrifuge Seminole Not in Indian East & Sturtevant, William
graminifolia Silkgrass Terr per USDA West 1954 The Mikasuki
var. and OK (sparse) Seminole: Medical
graminifolia Vascular Beliefs and
Practices. Yale
University, PhD
Thesis (p. 283)

Pityopsis Narrowleaf Oral aid Choctaw Not in Indian East & Bushnell, Jr., David
graminifolia Silkgrass Terr per USDA West I. 1909 The
var. and OK (sparse) Choctaw of Bayou
graminifolia Vascular Lacomb, St.
Tammany Parish,
Louisiana. SI-BAE
Bulletin #48 (p. 24);
Taylor, “Plants
Used,” p. 60

Pterocaulon Wand Abortifacient; Seminole Not in Indian West Sturtevant, William

virgatum (L.) Blackroot Antidiarrheal; Terr per USDA 1954 The Mikasuki
DC. Antihemorrhagic; Cold and OK Seminole: Medical
remedy; Febrifuge; Vascular Beliefs and
Gastrointestional aid; Practices. Yale
Gynecological aid; University, PhD
Othopedic aid; Other; Thesis (p. 283)
Pulmonary aid;
Unspecified

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Vaccinium Shiny Analgesic; Seminole Not in Indian East Sturtevant, William

myrsinites Blueberry Antidiarrheal; Terr per USDA 1954 The Mikasuki
Lam. Ceremonial medicine; and OK Seminole: Medical
Cold remedy; Emetic; Vascular Beliefs and
Eye medicine; Practices. Yale
Febrifuge; Unspecified; University, PhD
Pediatric aid; Stimulant Thesis (p. 162, 208,
229, 283, 328, 342,
409

Xyris ambigua Coastal Cold remedy; Seminole Not in Indian East & Sturtevant, William
Bey. ex Kunth plain Pulmonary aid Terr per USDA West 1954 The Mikasuki
Yelloweyed and OK Seminole: Medical
Grass Vascular Beliefs and
Practices. Yale
University, PhD
Thesis (p. 281)

Artemisia Biennial Analgesic; Cherokee Not in Indian East & Hamel and
biennis Willd. Wormwood Anthelmintic; Terr per USDA West Chiltoskey,
Dermatological aid; and OK “Cherokee Plants,”
Gastrointestinal aid; Vascular p. 62
Gynecological aid

Chamaemelum Garden Abortifacient; Cherokee Not in Indian East & Hamel and
nobile (L.) All. Dogfennel Antiemetic; Terr per USDA West Chiltoskey,
Dermatological aid; and OK (does “Cherokee Plants,”
Gastrointestinal aid; Vascular not p. 28
Sedative: border
Miss.
River)

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Collinsonia Richweed Breast treatment; Cherokee Not in Indian East & Banks, William
canadensis L. Dermatological aid; Terr per USDA West (1953).
Emetic; Veterinary aid and OK Ethnobotany of the
Vascular Cherokee Indians,
(pg. 108); Mooney
"The Swimmer
Manuscript" (p.
209); Hamel and
Chiltoskey,
“Cherokee Plants,”
p. (p. 52); Taylor,
“Plants Used,” p. 53

Cornus Alternatelea Analgesic; Cherokee Not in Indian East & Hamel and
alternifolia L. f Dogwood Anthelmintic; Terr per USDA West Chiltoskey,
f. Antidiarrheal; Antidote; and OK “Cherokee Plants,”
Blood medicine; Vascular p. (p. 32)
Dermatological aid;
Diaphoretic;
Disinfectant; Febrifuge;
Gastrointestinal aid;
Gynecological aid;
Misc. disease remedy
(Measles); Pediatric aid;
Stimulant; Throat aid;
Tonic

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Nicotiana Aztec Analgesic; Cherokee Not in Indian East & Banks, William
rustica L. Tobacco Anthelmintic; Terr per USDA West (1953).
Anticonvulsive; and OK Ethnobotany of the
Cathartic; Ceremonial Vascular Cherokee Indians,
medicine; (pg. 114, 115);
Dermatological aid; Mooney, “Sacred
Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Formulas of the
Emetic; Expectorant; Cherokees,”,pg. 351-
Gastrointestinal aid; 352, 360-363, 368-
Kidney aid; Misc. 369; Mooney "The
disease remedy; Other; Swimmer
Snake bite remedy; Manuscript" (p. 91,
Vertigo medicine; 170, 171, 224, 230,
Toothache remedy 241, 285, 289, 301);
Hamel and
Chiltoskey,
“Cherokee Plants,”
p. (p. 59)

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Nicotiana Cultivated Analgesic; Cherokee Not in Indian East & Mooney, “Sacred
tabacum L. Tobacco Anthelmintic; Terr per USDA West Formulas of the
Anticonvulsive; and OK Cherokees,”,pg. 351-
Cathartic; Ceremonial Vascular 352; Hamel and
medicine; Chiltoskey,
Dermatological aid; “Cherokee Plants,”
Diaphoretic; Diuretic; p. (p. 59)
Emetic; Expectorant;
Gastrointestinal aid;
Kidney aid; Misc.
disease remedy; Other;
Snake bite remedy;
Vertigo medicine;
Toothache remedy

Panax trifolius Dwarf Analgesic; Cherokee Not in Indian East Banks, William
L. Ginseng Antirheumatic (internal); Terr per USDA (1953).
Breast treatment; and OK Ethnobotany of the
Dermatological aid; Vascular Cherokee Indians,
Gastrointestinal aid; (pg. 14, 92, 93);
Kidney aid; Liver aid; Mooney "The
Misc. disease remedy Swimmer
(pox); Other; Pediatric Manuscript" (p. 91,
aid; Pulmonary aid; 171, 202, 230, 289);
Stimulant; Tuberculosis Hamel and
remedy; Venereal aid Chiltoskey,
“Cherokee Plants,”
p. (p. 36); Taylor,
“Plants Used,” p. 44

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Populus Balsam Antirheumatic (internal); Cherokee Not in Indian East & Hamel and
balsamifera Poplar Dermatological aid; Terr per USDA West Chiltoskey,
ssp. Gastrointestinal aid; and OK “Cherokee Plants,”
balsamifera Stimulant; Toothache Vascular p. (p. 24)
remedy; Venereal aid

Pyrularia Buffalo Nut Dermatological aid & Cherokee Not in Indian East Banks, William
pubera Michx. Emetic Terr per USDA (1953).
and OK Ethnobotany of the
Vascular Cherokee Indians,
(pg. 35, 36); Hamel
and Chiltoskey,
“Cherokee Plants,”
p. (p. 27)

Sanicula Small's Analgesic; Cherokee Not in Indian East & Banks, William
smallii Bickn. Blacksnaker Gastrointestinal aid; Terr per USDA West (1953).
oot Orthopedic aid and OK Ethnobotany of the
Vascular Cherokee Indians,
(pg. 21; 95); Hamel
and Chiltoskey,
“Cherokee Plants,”
(p. 55)

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Antennaria sp. Pussy Toes Cold Remedy; Cough Natchez East & Swanton, John R Moerman's
(Antennaria (pussytoes) Medicine (possibly West 1928 Religious link to USDA
Gaertn.) Cherokee) Beliefs and Medical site was
Practices of the incorrect
Creek Indians. SI-
BAE Annual Report
#42:473-672 (p.
668); Taylor, Linda
Averill 1940 "Plants
Used As Curatives"
(p. 60)

Penstemon sp. Penstemon Tuberculosis remedy Creek Swanton, John R Moerman's

1928 Religious link to USDA
Beliefs and Medical site was
Practices of the incorrect;
Creek Indians. SI- unable to
BAE Annual Report determine
#42:473-672 (p. variety
667)

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Tephrosia Sprawling Cough medicine Choctaw Not in Indian East & Campbell, T.N.
hispidula Hoarypea Terr per USDA West 1951 Medicinal
(Michx.) Pers. and OK Plants Used by
Vascular Choctaw,
Chickasaw, and
Creek Indians in the
Early Nineteenth
Century. Journal of
the Washington
Academy of
Sciences 41(9):285-
290 (p. 287)

Abies fraseri Fraser's Fir Dermatological aid; Cherokee Not in Indian East Hamel and
(Pursh) Poir. (Fraser fir) Gastrointestinal aid; Terr per USDA Chiltoskey,
Gynecological aid; and OK “Cherokee Plants,”
Kidney aid; Laxative; Vascular p. (p. 34)
Pulmonary aid; Urinary
aid; Venereal aid

Castanea American Cough medicine; Cherokee Not in Indian East & Banks, William
dentata Chestnut Dermatological aid; Terr per USDA West (1953).
(Marsh.) Gastrointestinal aid; and OK Ethnobotany of the
Borkh. Gynecological aid; Heart Vascular Cherokee Indians,
medicine; Misc. disease (pg. 25, 30, 31, 32,
remedy; Pediatric aid 50, 83, 87, 117);
Hamel and
Chiltoskey,
“Cherokee Plants,”
(p. 29)

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Hosta Narrowleaf Antihemorrhagic; Cough Cherokee Not in Indian East Banks, William
lancifolia Plantainlily medicine; Terr per USDA (1953).
Engl. (Hosta Dermatological aid and OK Ethnobotany of the
Japonica per Vascular Cherokee Indians,
Hamel) (pg. 14, 15); Hamel
and Chiltoskey,
“Cherokee Plants,”
(p. 50)

Inula helenium Elecampane Cough medicine; Cherokee Not in Indian East & Hamel and
L. Inula Gynecological aid; Terr per USDA West Chiltoskey,
Pulmonary aid; and OK “Cherokee Plants,”
Respiratory aid; Vascular p. (p. 33)
Tuberculosis remedy

Liriodendron Tuliptree Anthelmintic; Cherokee Not in Indian East & Banks, William
tulipifera L. Antidiarrheal; Terr per USDA West (1953).
Antirheumatic; Cough and OK Ethnobotany of the
medicine; Vascular Cherokee Indians,
Dermatological aid; (pg. 30,, 49, 50, 87);
Febrifuge; Mooney "The
Gastrointestinal aid; Swimmer
Misc. disease remedy; Manuscript" (p. 177,
Orthopedic aid; Pediatric 286, 298); Hamel
aid; Sedative; Snake bite and Chiltoskey,
remedy; Stimulant; “Cherokee Plants,”
Poultice (p. 50)

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22 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Mertensia Virginia Pulmonary aid; Cherokee Not in Indian East & Hamel and
virginica (L.) Bluebells Tuberculosis remedy Terr per USDA West Chiltoskey,
Pers. ex Link and OK “Cherokee Plants,”
Vascular p. (p. 26)
Pinus glabra Spruce Pine Anthelmintic; Cherokee Not in Indian East & Banks, William See Pinus
Walt. Antidiarrheal; Terr per USDA West (1953). virginiana P.
Antirheumatic (internal); and OK (sparse) Ethnobotany of the Mill. entry as
Cold remedy; Cough Vascular Cherokee Indians, they are same
medicine; (pg. 6); Hamel and plant just
Dermatological aid; Chiltoskey, different
Febrifuge; “Cherokee Plants,” names.
Gastrointestinal aid; (p. 49)
Gynecological aid;
Hemorrhoid remedy;
Kidney aid; Laxative;
Misc. disease remedy
(Gout, Measles,
Mumps); Orthopedic
aid; Other; Urinary aid;
Respiratory aid;
Sedative; Stimulant;
Tuberculosis remedy;
Venereal aid

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23 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Pinus Virginia Anthelmintic; Cherokee Not in Indian East & Banks, William See Pinus
virginiana P. Pine Antidiarrheal; Terr per USDA West (1953). glabra Walt.
Mill. Antirheumatic; and OK Ethnobotany of the Entry as they
Ceremonial medicine; Vascular Cherokee Indians, are same plant
Cold remedy; Cough (pg. 6, 28, 52, 53, just different
medicine; 58, 65, 67, 74); names.
Dermatological aid; Hamel and
Febrifuge; Chiltoskey,
Gastrointestinal aid; “Cherokee Plants,”
Gynecological aid; (p. 49)
Hemorrhoid remedy;
Kidney aid; Laxative;
Misc. disease remedy
(Gout, Measles,
Mumps); Orthopedic
aid; Other; Urinary aid;
Respiratory aid;
Sedative; Stimulant;
Tuberculosis remedy;
Venereal aid

Pinus Virginia Anthelmintic Choctaw Not in Indian East & Bushnell, Jr., David
virginiana P. Pine Terr per USDA West I. 1909 The
Mill. and OK Choctaw of Bayou
Vascular Lacomb, St.
Tammany Parish,
Louisiana. SI-BAE
Bulletin #48 (p. 24)

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24 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Rubus Purpleflowe Analgesic; Cherokee Not in Indian East Hamel and

odoratus L. ring Antirheumatic Terr per USDA Chiltoskey,
Raspberry (external); Cathartic; and OK “Cherokee Plants,”
Cough medicine; Vascular p. (p. 52)
Dermatological aid;
Emetic; Gastrointestinal
aid; Gynecological aid;
Tonic; Toothache
remedy

Trillium Red Cancer treatment; Cough Cherokee Not in Indian East Hamel and
erectum L. Trillium medicine; Terr per USDA Chiltoskey,
Dermatological aid; and OK “Cherokee Plants,”
Gastrointestinal aid; Vascular p. (p. 59)
Gynecological aid;
Respiratory aid

Veronica Common Cough medicine; Cherokee Not in Indian East & Banks, William
officinalis L. Gypsyweed Dermatological aid; Ear Terr per USDA West (1953).
medicine; Febrifuge; and OK Ethnobotany of the
Gynecological aid Vascular Cherokee Indians,
(pg. 5, 83, 84, 118);
Mooney "The
Swimmer
Manuscript" (p. 119,
277); Hamel and
Chiltoskey,
“Cherokee Plants,”
(p. 56)

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25 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Veronica Thymeleaf Cough medicine; Cherokee Not in Indian East & Hamel and
serpyllifolia L. Speedwell Dermatologcial aid; Ear Terr per USDA West Chiltoskey,
medicine; Febrifuge and OK “Cherokee Plants,”
Vascular p. (p. 56)
Andropogon Florida Analgesic; Seminole Not in Indian East Sturtevant, William
floridanus Bluestem Antidiarrheal; Terr per USDA 1954 The Mikasuki
Scribn. Antiemetic; Cough and OK Seminole: Medical
medicine; Vascular Beliefs and
Gastrointestinal aid; Practices. Yale
Pulmonary aid; Throat University, PhD
aid; Urinary aid Thesis (p. 167, 227,
236, 285

Bacopa Blue Cough medicine; Other; Seminole Not in Indian East & Sturtevant, William
caroliniana Waterhysso Respiratory aid; Terr per USDA West 1954 The Mikasuki
(Walt.) B.L. p Sedative and OK Seminole: Medical
Robins. Vascular Beliefs and
Practices. Yale
University, PhD
Thesis p. 237, 272

Dichanthelium Roughhair Analgesic; Seminole Not in Indian East & Sturtevant, William
strigosum var. Rosette Antirheumatic; Cough Terr per USDA West 1954 The Mikasuki
glabrescens Grass medicine; Pulmonary and OK Seminole: Medical
(Griseb.) aid; Throat aid Vascular Beliefs and
Freckmann Practices. Yale
University, PhD
Thesis (p.194, 236,
323

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26 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Nymphoides Little Cough medicine; Other; Seminole Not in Indian East & Sturtevant, William
cordata (Ell.) Floatinghear Respiratory aid; Terr per USDA West 1954 The Mikasuki
Fern. t Sedative and OK Seminole: Medical
Vascular Beliefs and
Practices. Yale
University, PhD
Thesis (p. 237, 272)

Persea Redbay Abortifacient; Seminole Not in Indian East & Sturtevant, William
borbonia (L.) Analgesic; Terr per USDA West 1954 The Mikasuki
Spreng. Antidiarrheal; and OK Seminole: Medical
Antiemetic; Vascular Beliefs and
Antirheumatic; Practices. Yale
Ceremonial medicine; University, PhD
Dietary aid; Emetic; Eye Thesis (p. 145, 156,
medicine; Febrifuge; 161, 164, 167, 184,
Gastrointestinal aid; 192, 198, 203, 206,
Laxative; Love 208, 210, 213, 218,
medicine; Oral aid; 220, 221, 222, 224,
Orthopedic aid; Other; 227,229, 234, 236,
Panacea; Pediatric aid; 253, 256, 257, 260,
Psychological aid; 262, 282, 292, 293,
Pulmonary aid; 305, 306, 323, 329,
Reproductive aid; 338, 342, 400, 409
Respiratory aid; Vertigo
medicine; Sedative;
Stimulant; Unspecified;
Urinary aid

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27 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Sambucus Blue Dermatological aid; Choctaw Not in Indian West Taylor, Linda
nigra ssp. Elderberry Gastrointestinal Aid; Terr per USDA Averill 1940 "Plants
caerulea (Raf.) Liver Aid; Urinary Aid and OK Used As Curatives"
R. Bolli Vascular (p. 59)

Tephrosia Florida Dermatological Aid Choctaw Not in Indian East & Taylor, Linda
florida (F.G. Hoarypea Terr per USDA West Averill 1940 "Plants
Dietr.) C.E. and OK Used As Curatives"
Wood Vascular (p. 33)
Polygala lutea Orange Dermatological Aid Choctaw Not in Indian East & Bushnell, Jr., David
L. Milkwort Terr per USDA West I. 1909 "The
and OK Choctaw of Bayou
Vascular Lacomb" (p. 24);
Taylor, Linda
Averill 1940 "Plants
Used As Curatives"
(p. 35)

Polygala lutea Orange Antirheumatic Seminole Not in Indian East & Sturtevant, William referred to as
L. Milkwort (External); Blood Terr per USDA West 1954 The Mikasuki as"candyweed
Medicine: Heart and OK Seminole: Medical wild bachelors
Medicine; Other; Vascular Beliefs and button" in
Respiratory Aid Practices. Yale Choctaw
University, PhD Disseration
Thesis (p. 264, 272) source

Ribes Appalachian Antidiarrheal; Misc. Cherokee Not in Indian East Hamel and
rotundifolium Gooseberry Disease Remedy Terr per USDA (except Chiltoskey 1975
Michx. (Measles) and OK for KS) "Cherokee Plants
Vascular and Their Uses", (p.
36)

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28 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Porteranthus Gynecological Aid Creek Swanton, “Religious Was missing

sp. Beliefs,” :473-672 info on M thru
(p. 667) S document
and
incomplete
entry on
Moerman

Tephrosia Fishpoison Hemostat (Nose bleeds) Seminole Not in Indian East Sturtevant, William
purpurea (L.) Terr per USDA 1954 The Mikasuki
Pers. and OK Seminole: Medical
Vascular Beliefs and
Practices. Yale
University, PhD
Thesis (p. 304)

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29 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Kalmia Mountain Analgesic; Cherokee Not in Indian East Banks, William

latifolia L. Laurel Antirheumatic Terr per USDA (plus (1953).
(External); and OK LA) Ethnobotany of the
Dermatological Aid; Vascular Cherokee Indians,
Disinfectant; (pg. 98, 99, 100,
Orthopedica Aid; 102); Mooney "The
Panacea Swimmer
Manuscript" (p. 70,
203, 220); Taylor,
Linda Averill 1940
"Plants Used As
Curatives" (p. 48);
Hamel and
Chiltoskey 1975
"Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
42)

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30 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Rhododendron Great Laurel Analgesic; Cherokee Not in Indian East Banks, William
maximum L. Antirheumatic Terr per USDA (1953).
(Internal); Heart and OK Ethnobotany of the
Medicine; Other Vascular Cherokee Indians,
(pg. 99, 100, 101,
102); Mooney "The
Swimmer
Manuscript" (p. 203,
204, 220); Taylor,
Linda Averill 1940
"Plants Used As
Curatives" (p. 49);
Hamel and
Chiltoskey 1975
"Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
52)

Licania Gopher Analgesic; Seminole Not in Indian East Sturtevant, William

michauxii Apple Antidiarrheal; Terr per USDA (except 1954 The Mikasuki
Prance Antiemetic; and OK for LA) Seminole: Medical
Gastrointestinal Aid; Vascular Beliefs and
Other (Chronic Practices. Yale
Conditions); University, PhD
Unspecified; Thesis (p. 162, 165,
Psychological Aid; 166, 227, 272, 292,
Reproductive Aid; 323, 434)
Urinary Aid

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31 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Sisyrinchium Nash's Analgesic Seminole Not in Indian East Sturtevant, William

nashii Bickn. Blueeyed Terr per USDA (except 1954 The Mikasuki
Grass and OK for LA) Seminole: Medical
Vascular Beliefs and
Practices. Yale
University, PhD
Thesis (p. 167, 285)

Aralia sp. Antihemorrhagic Creek Taylor, Linda Was missing

Averill 1940 "Plants info on M thru
Used As Curatives" S document
(p. 43) and
incomplete
entry on
Moerman

Senna American Analgesic; Cathartic; Cherokee Not in Indian East Banks, William
hebecarpa Wild Dermatological Aid; Terr per USDA (1953).
(Fern.) Irwin Sensitive Febrifuge; Heart and OK Ethnobotany of the
& Barneby Plant Medicine; Misc. Disease Vascular Cherokee Indians,
(American Remedy; Pediatric Aid; (pg. 68, 69); Hamel
senna) Pulmonary Aid; and Chiltoskey 1975
Stimulant "Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
54)

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32 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Eupatorium Spotted Adjuvant; Antirheumatic Cherokee Not in Indian East & Hamel and
maculatum L. Joepyeweed (Internal); Diuretic; Terr per USDA West Chiltoskey 1975
Gynecological Aid; and OK "Cherokee Plants
Kidney Aid; Misc. Vascular and Their Uses", (p.
Disease Remedy (grout, 41, 42)
dropsy); Other; Tonic;
Urinary Aid

Symphytum Common Antidiarrheal: Cherokee Not in Indian East & Hamel and
officinale L. Comfrey Gastrointestinal Aid; Terr per USDA West Chiltoskey 1975
Gynecological Aid; and OK "Cherokee Plants
Laxative; Orthopedic Vascular and Their Uses", (p.
Aid; Venereal Aid 30)

Monarda sp. Horsemint Antirheumatic Creek East & Taylor, “Plants

(external/internal); West Used,” p. (p. 54);
Dermatological Aid; Swanton, John R
Diaphoretic; Ear 1928 Religious
Medicine; Kidney Aid; Beliefs and Medical
Psychological Aid; Practices of the
Sedative; Witchcraft Creek Indians. SI-
Medicine; Dropsy; For BAE Annual Report
Leg Swelling #42:473-672 (p.
657)

Solanum Irish Potato Emetic; Psychological Cherokee Not in Indian East & Hamel and
tuberosum L. Aid Terr per USDA West Chiltoskey 1975
and OK "Cherokee Plants
Vascular and Their Uses", (p.
51)

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33 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Baptisia Horseflywee Antiemetic; Cathartic; Cherokee Not in Indian East Hamel and
tinctoria (L.) d Emetic; Gynecological Terr per USDA Chiltoskey 1975
R. Br. ex Ait. Aid; Toothache Remedy and OK "Cherokee Plants
f. Vascular and Their Uses", (p.
40)

Rheum False Antidiarrheal; Cathartic; Cherokee Not in Indian East & Hamel and
rhaponticum Rhubarb Dermatological Aid; Terr per USDA West Chiltoskey 1975
L. (garden Laxative; Poison; and OK "Cherokee Plants
rhubarb) Strengthner Vascular and Their Uses", (p.
52)

Malus sp. Wild Herbal Steam; Misc. Creek Not in Indian West Swanton, John R
Crabapple Disease Remedy Terr per USDA 1928 Religious
and OK Beliefs and Medical
Vascular Practices of the
Creek Indians. SI-
BAE Annual Report
#42:473-672 (p.
659)

Liatris sp. Deer's Antirheumatic Creek Swanton, John R

Potato (external/internal) 1928 Religious
Beliefs and Medical
Practices of the
Creek Indians. SI-
BAE Annual Report
#42:473-672 (p.
660)

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34 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Arctium lappa Greater Antirheumatic Cherokee Not in Indian East & Hamel and
L. Burdock (Internal); Blood Terr per USDA West Chiltoskey 1975
Medicine; Dietary Aid; and OK (not "Cherokee Plants
Gynecological Aid; Vascular along and Their Uses", (p.
Urinary Aid; Venereal river) 27)
Aid

Caulophyllum Blue Anticonvulsive; Cherokee East & Hamel and

thalictroides Cohosh Antirheumatic (internal); West Chiltoskey 1975
(L.) Michx. Dermatological Aid; "Cherokee Plants
Gastrointestinal Aid; and Their Uses", (p.
Gynecological Aid; 30)
Sedative; Toothache
Remedy

Leucothoe Coastal Analgesic; Cherokee Not in Indian East Taylor, Linda

axillaris Doghobble Antirheumatic Terr per USDA (except Averill 1940 "Plants
(Lam.) D. Don (external/internal); and OK for LA) Used As Curatives"
Dermatological Aid; Vascular (p. 49); Hamel and
Other; Stimulant Chiltoskey 1975
"Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
32)

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35 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Lilium Canadian Antidiarrheal; Cherokee Not in Indian East & Banks, William
canadense L. Lily (Turk's Antirheumatic (internal); Terr per USDA West (1953).
(or Lilium Cap Lily) Dietary Aid; Pediatric and OK Ethnobotany of the
Superbum?) Aid Vascular Cherokee Indians,
(pg. 15); Mooney
"The Swimmer
Manuscript" (p.
128); Hamel and
Chiltoskey 1975
"Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
43)

Rhododendron Flame Antirheumatic Cherokee Not in Indian East Banks, William

calendulaceum Azalea (external); Terr per USDA (1953).
(Michx.) Torr. Gynecological Aid and OK Ethnobotany of the
Vascular Cherokee Indians,
(pg. 101); Hamel
and Chiltoskey 1975
"Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
24)

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36 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Veratrum American Analgesic; Cherokee Not in Indian East & Banks, William
viride Ait. False Antirheumatic Terr per USDA West (1953).
Hellebore (external); Orthopedic and OK Ethnobotany of the
(green false Aid; Panacea; Stimulant Vascular Cherokee Indians,
hellebore) (pg. 19); Mooney
"The Swimmer
Manuscript" (p. 91,
204, 220); Taylor,
Linda Averill 1940
"Plants Used As
Curatives" (p. 8);
Hamel and
Chiltoskey 1975
"Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
40)

Diphylleia American Diaphoretic; Cherokee Not in Indian East Hamel and

cymosa Umbrellalea Disinfectant; Diuretic; Terr per USDA Chiltoskey 1975
Michx. f Misc. Disease Remedy and OK "Cherokee Plants
(smallpox) Vascular and Their Uses", (p.
59, 60)

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37 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Lachnanthes Carolina Antihemorrhagic; Cherokee Not in Indian East Hamel and

caroliana Redroot Cancer Treatment; Terr per USDA (except Chiltoskey 1975
(Lam.) Dandy Dermatological Aid; and OK for LA) "Cherokee Plants
Gastrointestinal Aid; Vascular and Their Uses", (p.
Gynecological Aid; 52)
Hemorrhoid Remedy;
Oral Aid; Throat Aid;
Venereal Aid

Ranunculus Tall Dermatological Aid; Cherokee Not in Indian East & Hamel and
acris L. Buttercup Oral Aid; Sedative; Terr per USDA West Chiltoskey 1975
Throat Aid and OK "Cherokee Plants
Vascular and Their Uses", (p.
31)

Xanthorhiza Yellowroot Analgesic; Blood Cherokee Not in Indian East & Banks, William
simplicissima Medicine; Cancer Terr per USDA West (1953).
Marsh. Treatment; and OK Ethnobotany of the
Dermatological Aid; Eye Vascular Cherokee Indians,
Medicine; Hemorrhoid (pg. 8, 22, 28, 31,
Remedy; Oral Aid; 47, 64); Hamel and
Sedative; Throat Aid; Chiltoskey 1975
Tonic "Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
62)

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38 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Cucurbita Field Anthelmintic; Cherokee Not in Indian East & Banks, William
Pepo Pumpkin Ceremonial Medicine; Terr per USDA West (1953).
Diuretic; Kidney Aid; and OK Ethnobotany of the
Urinary Aid Vascular Cherokee Indians,
(pg. 8, 10, 83, 122);
Hamel and
Chiltoskey 1975
"Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
51)

Daphne Paradise Analgesic; Diaphoretic; Cherokee Not in Indian North Hamel and
mezereum L. Plant Stimulant; Venereal Aid Terr per USDA (does Chiltoskey 1975
and OK not "Cherokee Plants
Vascular border and Their Uses", (p.
Miss. 32)
River)

Erythronium American Dermatological Aid; Cherokee Not in Indian East & Banks, William
americanum Troutlily Febrifuge; Stimulant Terr per USDA West (1953).
Ker-Gawl. (dogtooth and OK Ethnobotany of the
violet) Vascular Cherokee Indians,
(pg. 14, 92, 93);
Hamel and
Chiltoskey 1975
"Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
43)

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39 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Gentianella Agueweed Cathartic; Cherokee Not in Indian East Hamel and

quinquefolia Gastrointestinal Aid; Terr per USDA Chiltoskey 1975
ssp. Laxative; Sedative; and OK "Cherokee Plants
quinquefolia Stimulant; Tonic Vascular and Their Uses", (p.
35)

Silphium Kidneyleaf Gynecological Aid; Cherokee Not in Indian East Hamel and
compositum Rosinweed Stimulant Terr per USDA Chiltoskey 1975
Michx. and OK "Cherokee Plants
Vascular and Their Uses", (p.
53)

Ligusticum Canadian Gastrointestinal Aid Cherokee Not in Indian East & Sturtevant, William
canadense (L.) Licoriceroot Terr per USDA West 1954 The Mikasuki
Britt. (Canadian and OK Seminole: Medical
licorice- Vascular Beliefs and
root) Practices. Yale
University, PhD
Thesis (p. 276)

Ligusticum Canadian Gastrointestinal Aid Creek Not in Indian East & Sturtevant, William
canadense (L.) Licoriceroot Terr per USDA West 1954 The Mikasuki
Britt. (Canadian and OK Seminole: Medical
licorice- Vascular Beliefs and
root) Practices. Yale
University, PhD
Thesis (p. 276)

Vernonia Broadleaf Analgesic; Blood Cherokee Not in Indian East Hamel and
glauca (L.) Ironweed Medicine; Terr per USDA Chiltoskey 1975
Willd. Gastrointestinal Aid; and OK "Cherokee Plants
Gynecological Aid; Vascular and Their Uses", (p.
Toothache Remedy 41)

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40 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Vitis labrusca Fox Grape Antidiarrheal; Blood Cherokee Not in Indian East Banks, William
L. Medicine; Terr per USDA (except (1953).
Gastrointestinal Aid; and OK for Ethnobotany of the
Gynecological Aid; Vascular LA/UT) Cherokee Indians,
Liver Aid; Oral Aid; (pg. 86); Mooney
Other ("bad disease"); "The Swimmer
Pediatric Aid; Tonic; Manuscript" (p.
Urinary Aid 253); Hamel and
Chiltoskey 1975
"Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
37)

Lomatium Nuttall's Poision; Unspecifed Creek Not in Indian West Swanton, John R
nuttallii (Gray) Biscuitroot (used as a medicine in Terr per USDA 1928 Religious
J.F. Macbr. summer) and OK Beliefs and Medical
Vascular Practices of the
Creek Indians. SI-
BAE Annual Report
#42:473-672 (p.
667)

Satureja Summer Analgesic Cherokee Not in Indian East Banks, William

hortensis L. Savory Terr per USDA (1953).
and OK Ethnobotany of the
Vascular Cherokee Indians,
(pg. 112); Hamel
and Chiltoskey 1975
"Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
54)

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41 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Magnolia Bigleaf Analgesic; Cherokee Not in Indian East & Banks, William
macrophylla Magnolia Antidiarrheal; Terr per USDA West (1953).
Michx. Gastrointestinal Aid; and OK Ethnobotany of the
Respiratory Aid; Vascular Cherokee Indians,
Toothache Remedy (pg. 51); Hamel and
Chiltoskey 1975
"Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
44)

Hepatica Sharplobe Analgesic; Breast Cherokee Not in Indian East & Banks, William Banks,
nobilis var. Hepatica Treatment; Emetic; Terr per USDA West (1953). Mooney, and
acuta (Pursh) Gastrointestinal Aid; and OK Ethnobotany of the Hamel refer to
Steyermark Laxative; Liver Aid Vascular Cherokee Indians, this as
(pg. 4, 45, Hepatica
46);Mooney, acutiloba or
“Sacred Formulas of hepatica,
the Cherokees,”, liverwort
(pg. 326); Mooney
"The Swimmer
Manuscript" (p. 209,
252); Taylor, Linda
Averill 1940 "Plants
Used As Curatives"
(p. 22); Hamel and
Chiltoskey 1975
"Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
38)

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42 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Saxifraga Eastern Dermatological Aid Cherokee Not in Indian East & Banks, William
pensylvanica Swamp Terr per USDA West (1953).
L. Saxifrage and OK Ethnobotany of the
Vascular Cherokee Indians,
(pg. 57); Hamel and
Chiltoskey 1975
"Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
26)

Ximenia Tallow Antirheumatic Seminole Not in Indian East Sturtevant, William

americana L. Wood (external); Oral Aid; Terr per USDA (FL) 1954 The Mikasuki
Orthopedic Aid; and OK Seminole: Medical
Unspecified Vascular Beliefs and
Practices. Yale
University, PhD
Thesis (p. 164, 192,
193, 307)

Chaptalia Woolly Antirheumatic Seminole Not in Indian East & Sturtevant, William
tomentosa Sunbonnets (external); Urinary Aid Terr per USDA West 1954 The Mikasuki
Vent. and OK Seminole: Medical
Vascular Beliefs and
Practices. Yale
University, PhD
Thesis (p. 192, 274)

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43 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Chamaesyce Contura Dermatological Aid; Eye Paiute Not in Indian West Murphey, Edith Van Not 1 of 5
ocellata ssp. Creek Medicine Terr per USDA Allen 1990 Indian tribes, but was
arenicola Sandmat and OK Uses of Native on the list D
(Parish) Vascular Plants. Glenwood, thru L
Thorne Ill. Meyerbooks.
Originally published
in 1959 (p. 39);
Train, Percy, James
R. Henrichs and W.
Andrew Archer
1941 Medicinal
Uses of Plants by
Indian Tribes of
Nevada. Washington
DC. U.S.
Department of
Agriculture (p. 74)

Berberis American Antidiarrheal Cherokee Not in Indian East Hamel and

canadensis P. Barberry Terr per USDA (except Chiltoskey 1975
Mill. and OK for MO) "Cherokee Plants
Vascular and Their Uses", (p.
48)

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44 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Campanula Small Antidiarrheal Cherokee Not in Indian East Banks, William

divaricata Bonny Terr per USDA (1953).
Michx. Bellflower and OK Ethnobotany of the
Vascular Cherokee Indians,
(pg. 122); Hamel
and Chiltoskey 1975
"Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
37)

Epigaea repens Trailing Analgesic; Cherokee Not in Indian East Banks, William
L. Arbutus Antidiarrheal; Emetic; Terr per USDA (1953).
Gastrointestinal Aid; and OK Ethnobotany of the
Kidney Aid; Pediatric Vascular Cherokee Indians,
Aid; Pulmonary Aid (pg. 98); Mooney
"The Swimmer
Manuscript" (p. 193,
252); Taylor, Linda
Averill 1940 "Plants
Used As Curatives"
(p. 48); Hamel and
Chiltoskey 1975
"Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
23)

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45 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Oxydendrum Sourwood Antidiarrheal; Cherokee Not in Indian East & Banks, William
arboreum (L.) Dermatological Aid; Terr per USDA West (1953).
DC. Gastrointestinal Aid; and OK Ethnobotany of the
Oral Aid; Pulmonary Vascular Cherokee Indians,
Aid (pg. 100, 101);
Mooney "The
Swimmer
Manuscript" (p. 222,
283); Hamel and
Chiltoskey 1975
"Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
56)

Xyris Carolina Antidiarrheal; Pediatric Cherokee Not in Indian East & Banks, William
caroliniana Yelloweyed Aid Terr per USDA West (1953).
Walt. Grass and OK Ethnobotany of the
Vascular Cherokee Indians,
(pg. 12); Hamel and
Chiltoskey 1975
"Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
62)

Arctostaphylos Kinnikinnic Kidney Aid; Urinary Cherokee Not in Indian East & Hamel and
uva-ursi (L.) k Aid Terr per USDA West Chiltoskey 1975
Spreng. and OK "Cherokee Plants
Vascular and Their Uses", (p.
25)

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46 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Asclepias Aquatic Analgesic; Cherokee Not in Indian East & Banks, William
perennis Walt. Milkweed Dermatological Aid; Terr per USDA West (1953).
Kidney Aid; Laxative; and OK Ethnobotany of the
Urinary Aid; Venereal Vascular Cherokee Indians,
Aid (pg. 45, 105); Hamel
and Chiltoskey 1975
"Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
44)

Ilex cassine L. Dahoon Diaphoretic; Emetic; Cherokee Not in Indian East Hamel and
Kidney Aid; Urinary Terr per USDA (except Chiltoskey 1975
Aid and OK for LA) "Cherokee Plants
Vascular and Their Uses", (p.
l2, 62)

Jeffersonia Twinleaf Kidney Aid; Urinary Cherokee Not in Indian East Hamel and
diphylla (L.) Aid Terr per USDA Chiltoskey 1975
Pers. and OK "Cherokee Plants
Vascular and Their Uses", (p.
59)

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47 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Persea Swamp Bay Alterative; Diaphoretic; Creek Not in Indian East & Campbell, T.N.
palustris (Raf.) Febrifuge; Kidney Aid Terr per USDA West 1951 Medicinal
Sarg. and OK Plants Used by
Vascular Choctaw,
Chickasaw, and
Creek Indians in the
Early Nineteenth
Century. Journal of
the Washington
Academy of
Sciences 41(9):285-
290 (p. 289)

Sinapis alba L. White Dietary aid; Febrifuge; Cherokee Not in Indian East & Hamel and
Mustard Kidney aid; Misc. Terr per USDA West Chiltoskey 1975
disease remedy; and OK "Cherokee Plants
Orthopedic aid; Vascular and Their Uses", (p.
Pulmonary aid; 46)
Respiratory aid;
Stimulant; Tonic

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48 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Euphorbia American Diaphoretic; Emetic; Cherokee Not in Indian East Banks, William
ipecacuanhae Ipecac Expectorant; Terr per USDA (1953).
L. (Gillenia (indian Gynecological Aid; and OK Ethnobotany of the
stipulata, physic, Pulmonary Aid Vascular Cherokee Indians,
Gillenia bowman's ("Caution Suicidal: In (pg. 61, 62); Hamel
Trifoliata) root, large does producs and Chiltoskey 1975
gillenia, vertigo, heat and great "Cherokee Plants
american prostration of strength." and Their Uses", (p.
ipecacuanha per Hamel) 40)
per Hamel)

Clethra Mountain Antiemetic; Emetic; Cherokee Not in Indian East Banks, William
acuminata Sweetpeppe Febrifuge; Terr per USDA (1953).
Michx. rbush Gastrointestinal Aid; and OK Ethnobotany of the
Liver Aid Vascular Cherokee Indians,
(pg. 64, 96, 97);
Mooney "The
Swimmer
Manuscript" (p. 192,
218); Taylor, Linda
Averill 1940 "Plants
Used As Curatives"
(p. 47); Hamel and
Chiltoskey 1975
"Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
22)

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49 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Potentilla sp. Five Finger Febrifuge Cherokee Banks, William Moerman's

(1953). link to USDA
Ethnobotany of the site was
Cherokee Indians, incorrect
(pg. 62); Witthoft,
John 1947 An Early
Cherokee
Ethnobotanical
Note. Journal of the
Washington
Academy of
Sciences 37(3):73-
75 (p. 74)

Salix alba L. White Antidiarrheal; Cherokee Not in Indian East & Banks, William
Willow Dermatological Aid; Terr per USDA West (1953).
Febrifuge; Respiratory and OK Ethnobotany of the
Aid; Throat Aid; Tonic Vascular Cherokee Indians,
(pg. 24); Mooney
"The Swimmer
Manuscript" (p.
199); Taylor, Linda
Averill 1940 "Plants
Used As Curatives"
(p. 12)
; Hamel and
Chiltoskey 1975
"Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
61)

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50 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Salix Weeping Antidiarrheal; Cherokee East & Hamel and

pendulina Willow Dermatological Aid; West Chiltoskey 1975
Wenderoth Febrifuge; Respiratory "Cherokee Plants
[babylonica Aid; Throat Aid; Tonic and Their Uses", (p.
fragilis] 61)

Salix humilis Prairie Antidiarrheal; Cherokee East & Banks, William

Marsh. Willow Dermatological Aid; West (1953).
Febrifuge; Respiratory Ethnobotany of the
Aid; Throat Aid; Tonic Cherokee Indians,
(pg. 24); Hamel and
Chiltoskey 1975
"Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
61)

Toxicodendro Poison Dermatological Aid; Cherokee Not in Indian East & Hamel and
n vernix (L.) Sumac Febrifuge; Misc. Disease Terr per USDA West Chiltoskey 1975
Kuntze Remedy; Poison; and OK "Cherokee Plants
Respiratory Aid; Urinary Vascular and Their Uses", (p.
Aid; Venereal Aid 57)

Sesamum Sesame Antidiarrheal; Cathartic; Cherokee Not in Indian East & Hamel and
orientale L. Gynecological Aid; Terr per USDA West Chiltoskey 1975
Misc. Disease Remedy; and OK "Cherokee Plants
Pediatric Aid Vascular and Their Uses", (p.
25)

Ruta Common Anthelmintic; Cherokee Not in Indian East & Hamel and
graveolens L. Rue Orthopedic Aid; Terr per USDA West Chiltoskey 1975
Poultice; Sedative and OK "Cherokee Plants
Vascular and Their Uses", (p.
53)

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51 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Rhamnus Common Cathartic; Cherokee Not in Indian East & Hamel and
cathartica L. Buckthorn Dermatological Aid; Eye Terr per USDA West Chiltoskey 1975
Medicine and OK "Cherokee Plants
Vascular and Their Uses", (p.
27)

Euphorbia sp. Cathartic Creek Swanton, John R Moerman's

1928 Religious link to USDA
Beliefs and Medical site was
Practices of the incorrect
Creek Indians. SI-
BAE Annual Report
#42:473-672 (p.
661)

Alnus incana Speckled Cathartic; Emetic; Eye Cherokee Not in Indian East & Banks, William
ssp. rugosa Alder Medicine; Terr per USDA West (1953).
(Du Roi) Gastrointestinal Aid; and OK (not Ethnobotany of the
Clausen Gynecological Aid Vascular along Cherokee Indians,
river, (pg. 26, 27);
but Mooney "The
north) Swimmer
Manuscript" (p. 91,
185, 216, 218, 219,
246, 257, 308);
Taylor, Linda
Averill 1940 "Plants
Used As Curatives"
(p. 14)

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52 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Juglans Butternut Antidiarrheal; Cathartic; Cherokee Not in Indian East & Banks, William
cinerea L. Toothache Remedy Terr per USDA West (1953).
and OK Ethnobotany of the
Vascular Cherokee Indians,
(pg. 25, 28, 104);
Witthoft, John 1947
An Early Cherokee
Ethnobotanical
Note. Journal of the
Washington
Academy of
Sciences 37(3):73-
75 (p. 75); Hamel
and Chiltoskey 1975
"Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
61)

Hypericum Peelbark St. Cathartic; Urinary Aid Seminole Not in Indian East Sturtevant, William
fasciculatum Johnswort Terr per USDA (except 1954 The Mikasuki
Lam. and OK for LA) Seminole: Medical
Vascular Beliefs and
Practices. Yale
University, PhD
Thesis (p. 231, 275)

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53 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Sebastiania Gulf Laxative Alabama Not in Indian East & Swanton, John R Swanton refer
fruticosa Sebastiana Terr per USDA West 1928 Religious to this as
(Bartr.) Fern. (Gulf and OK Beliefs and Medical Sebastiana
Sebastian- Vascular Practices of the ligustrina
bush) Creek Indians. SI- (Michx.)
BAE Annual Report
#42:473-672 (p.
665)

Tsuga Eastern Antidiarrheal; Cherokee Not in Indian East & Banks, William
canadensis Hemlock Dermatological Aid; Terr per USDA West (1953).
(L.) Carr. (T. (Hemlock) Gynecological Aid; and OK Ethnobotany of the
Caroliniana) Kidney Aid Vascular Cherokee Indians,
(pg. 7, 17); Hamel
and Chiltoskey 1975
"Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
38)

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54 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Tsuga Carolina Antidiarrheal; Cherokee Not in Indian East Banks, William

caroliniana Hemlock Dermatological Aid; Terr per USDA (1953).
Engelm. Gynecological Aid; and OK Ethnobotany of the
Kidney Aid Vascular Cherokee Indians,
(pg. 59); Taylor,
Linda Averill 1940
"Plants Used As
Curatives" (p. 5);
Hamel and
Chiltoskey 1975
"Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
38)

Aralia Wild Blood Medicine Cherokee Not in Indian East & Banks, William
nudicaulis L. Sarsaparilla Terr per USDA West (1953).
and OK Ethnobotany of the
Vascular Cherokee Indians,
(pg. 91); Hamel and
Chiltoskey 1975
"Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
53)

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55 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Aralia Wild Urinary Aid Creek Not in Indian East & Swanton, John R "medicine of
nudicaulis L. Sarsaparilla Terr per USDA West 1928 Religious the strong
and OK Beliefs and Medical snake" Not
Vascular Practices of the listed By
Creek Indians. SI- Moerman
BAE Annual Report
#42:473-672 (p.
658)

Iris verna L. Dwarf Dermatological Aid; Cherokee Not in Indian East Mooney "The
Violet Iris Liver Aid; Urinary Aid Terr per USDA Swimmer
and OK Manuscript" (p.
Vascular 288); Hamel and
Chiltoskey 1975
"Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
41)

Iris verna L. Dwarf Cathartic Creek Not in Indian East Swanton, John R
Violet Iris Terr per USDA 1928 Religious
and OK Beliefs and Medical
Vascular Practices of the
Creek Indians. SI-
BAE Annual Report
#42:473-672 (p.
669,670)

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56 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Calycanthus Eastern Dermatological Aid; Cherokee Not in Indian East Banks, William
floridus L. Sweetshrub Emetic; Eye Medicine; Terr per USDA (1953).
(sweet Pediatric Aid; Poison; and OK Ethnobotany of the
shrub, all Urinary Aid Vascular Cherokee Indians,
spice, bubby (pg. 51, 52);
root, Witthoft, John 1947
calycanthus, An Early Cherokee
strawberry Ethnobotanical
shrub) Note. Journal of the
Washington
Academy of
Sciences 37(3):73-
75 (p. 74); Hamel
and Chiltoskey 1975
"Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
58)

Calycanthus Eastern Urinary Aid Cherokee Not in Indian East & Mooney "The Calycanthus
floridus var. Sweetshrub Terr per USDA West Swimmer Fertilis per
glaucus and OK Manuscript" (p. Mooney
(Willd.) Torr. Vascular 253); Taylor, Linda
& Gray Averill 1940 "Plants
Used As Curatives"
(p. 23)

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57 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Liparis loeselii Yellow Urinary Aid Cherokee Not in Indian East & Banks, William
(L.) L.C. Rich. Widelip Terr per USDA West (1953).
Orchid and OK Ethnobotany of the
(twayblade Vascular Cherokee Indians,
per Hamel) (pg. 23); Hamel and
Chiltoskey 1975
"Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
59)

Lysimachia Whorled Gastrointestinal Aid; Cherokee Not in Indian East Banks, William
quadrifolia L. Yellow Gynecological Aid; Terr per USDA (1953).
Loosestrife Kidney Aid; Urinary and OK Ethnobotany of the
Aid Vascular Cherokee Indians,
(pg. 102, 103);
Mooney "The
Swimmer
Manuscript" (p. 254,
307); Taylor, Linda
Averill 1940 "Plants
Used As Curatives"
(p. 50); Hamel and
Chiltoskey 1975
"Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
43)

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58 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Rhus typhina Staghorn Antiemetic; Burn Cherokee Not in Indian East & Banks, William Mooney calls
L. Sumac Dressing; Gynecological Terr per USDA West (1953). this Rhus Hirt
Aid; Urinary Aid and OK Ethnobotany of the
Vascular Cherokee Indians,
(pg. 80); Mooney
"The Swimmer
Manuscript" (p.
251); Hamel and
Chiltoskey 1975
"Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
57)

Spiranthes Shining Pediatric Aid; Urinary Cherokee Not in Indian East & Banks, William
lucida (H.H. Ladiestresse Aid Terr per USDA West (1953).
Eat.) Ames s (shining and OK Ethnobotany of the
lady's Vascular Cherokee Indians,
tresses) (pg. 23); Hamel and
Chiltoskey 1975
"Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
42)

Myrica sp. Sweet Bay Emetic Creek Not in Indian East & Swanton, John R Moerman's
(Myrica L.) (sweetgale) Terr per USDA West 1928 Religious link to USDA
and OK (not Beliefs and Medical site was
Vascular along Practices of the incorrect
river, Creek Indians. SI-
but BAE Annual Report
north) #42:473-672 (p.
664)

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59 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Chelone glabra White Anthelmintic; Cherokee Not in Indian East & Hamel and
L. Turtlehead Dermatological Aid; Terr per USDA West Chiltoskey 1975
Dietary Aid; Febrifuge; and OK "Cherokee Plants
Laxative Vascular and Their Uses", (p.
59)

Comptonia Sweet Fern Anthelmintic Cherokee Not in Indian East Hamel and
peregrina (L.) Terr per USDA Chiltoskey 1975
Coult. and OK "Cherokee Plants
Vascular and Their Uses", (p.
58)

Rosa palustris Swamp Anthelmintic; Cherokee Not in Indian East & Hamel and
Marsh. Rose Antidiarrheal Terr per USDA West Chiltoskey 1975
and OK "Cherokee Plants
Vascular and Their Uses", (p.
53)

Rosa Virginia Anthelmintic; Pediatric Cherokee Not in Indian East & Banks, William
virginiana P. Rose Aid Terr per USDA West (1953).
Mill. and OK Ethnobotany of the
Vascular Cherokee Indians,
(pg. 65); Taylor,
Linda Averill 1940
"Plants Used As
Curatives" (p. 29)

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60 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Rosa Palustris Wild Rose Antidiarrheal Cherokee Not in Indian East & Witthoft, John 1947
(swamp (dysentery) Terr per USDA West An Early Cherokee
rose) and OK Ethnobotanical
Vascular Note. Journal of the
Washington
Academy of
Sciences 37(3):73-
75 (p. 74); Hamel
and Chiltoskey 1975
"Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
53)

Wild Rose Gynecological Aid Creek Not in Indian East & Swanton, John R
(swamp Terr per USDA West 1928 Religious
rose) and OK Beliefs and Medical
Vascular Practices of the
Creek Indians. SI-
BAE Annual Report
#42:473-672 (p.
660); Hamel and
Chiltoskey 1975
"Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
53)

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61 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Pseudognaphal Macoun's Cold remedy; Misc. Cherokee Not in Indian East & Mooney, “Sacred Called
ium macounii cudweed Disease Remedy (sweat Terr per USDA West Formulas of the "Gnaphalium
(Greene) baths) and OK Cherokees, pg. 325 Decurrens" by
Kartesz Vascular Mooney

Cystopteris brittle Febrifuge Cherokee Not in Indian East & Banks, William Not listed by
fragilis (L.) bladderfern Terr per USDA West (1953). Moerman or
Bernh. Ethnobotany of the Hamel
Cherokee Indians,
(pg. 4); Mooney
"The Swimmer
Manuscript" (p.
228);

Dennstaedtia (eastern) Febrifuge Cherokee Not in Indian Banks, William

punctilobula hayscented Terr per USDA (1953).
((Michx.) T. fern Ethnobotany of the
Moore) Cherokee Indians,
(pg. 4); Mooney
"The Swimmer
Manuscript" (p.
228); Hamel and
Chiltoskey 1975
"Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
33, 34)

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62 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Zea mays L. Corn Dermatological Aid; Cherokee Not in Indian East & Banks, William
(maize) Kidney Aid; Pulmonary Terr per USDA West (1953).
Aid and OK Ethnobotany of the
Vascular Cherokee Indians,
(pg. 8, 83, 122);
Hamel and
Chiltoskey 1975
"Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
30)

Coix lacryma- Job's Tears Pediatric Aid; Toothache Cherokee Not in Indian East & Banks, William
jobi L. Remedy; Unspecified Terr per USDA West (1953).
Ethnobotany of the
Cherokee Indians,
(pg. 9); Hamel and
Chiltoskey 1975
"Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
41)

Orontium goldenclub poultice for sore Cherokee Not in Indian Banks, William Not listed by
aquaticum L. muscles; Pediatric Aid; Terr per USDA (1953). Moerman or
Strengtener; Misc. Ethnobotany of the Hamel
Disease Remedy Cherokee Indians,
(whooping cough, (pg. 11, 12);
measles) Mooney "The
Swimmer
Manuscript" (p. 76);

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63 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Tradescantia Virginia Analgesic; Cherokee Not in Indian Banks, William

virginiana L. Spiderwort Antihemorrhagic; Terr per USDA (1953).
Cancer Treatment; Ethnobotany of the
Dermotological Aid; Cherokee Indians,
Gastrointestinal Aid; (pg. 12, 13); Hamel
Gynecological Aid; and Chiltoskey 1975
Kidney Aid; Laxative "Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
56, 57)

Juncus effusus Common Emetic; Oral Aid; Cherokee Not in Indian East & Banks, William
L. Rush Orthopedic Aid; Terr per USDA West (1953).
Pediatric Aid; Ethnobotany of the
Strengthener Cherokee Indians,
(pg. 13); Mooney
"The Swimmer
Manuscript" (p.
198); Taylor, Linda
Averill 1940 "Plants
Used As Curatives"
(p. 7); Hamel and
Chiltoskey 1975
"Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
53)

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64 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Yucca Adam's Ceremonial medicine; Cherokee Not in Indian East & Hamel and
filamentosa L. Needle Dermatological Aid; Terr per USDA West Chiltoskey 1975
Misc. Disease Remedy; "Cherokee Plants
Sedative and Their Uses", (p.
25); Witthoft, John
1947 An Early
Cherokee
Ethnobotanical
Note. Journal of the
Washington
Academy of
Sciences 37(3):73-
75 (p. 75)

Trollius laxus American Oral aid Cherokee Not in Indian East Banks, William
Salisb. Globeflower Terr per USDA (1953).
Ethnobotany of the
Cherokee Indians,
(pg. 47); Hamel and
Chiltoskey 1975
"Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
36)

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65 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Baptisia Blue Wild Antiemetic; Cathartic; Cherokee Not in Indian East Banks, William
australis (L.) Indigo Emetic; Gynecological Terr per USDA (1953).
R. Br. ex Ait. Aid; Toothache Ethnobotany of the
f. Cherokee Indians,
(pg. 68); Hamel and
Chiltoskey 1975
"Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
40)

Helianthemum Longbranch Kidney Aid Cherokee Not in Indian East & Banks, William
canadense (L.) Frostweed Terr per USDA West (1953).
Michx. (Frostweed Ethnobotany of the
per Hamel Cherokee Indians,
and Banks) (pg. 88, 89); Hamel
and Chiltoskey 1975
"Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
35)

Galax Bettleweed Kidney Aid; Sedative Cherokee Not in Indian East Banks, William
urceolata (galax, colt's Terr per OK (1953).
(Poir.) foot per Vascular Ethnobotany of the
Brummitt Hamel) Cherokee Indians,
(Galax (pg. 102); Hamel
Aphylla per and Chiltoskey 1975
Hamel and "Cherokee Plants
Banks) and Their Uses", (p.
35)

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66 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Phlox Wild Dietary Aid; Pediartic Cherokee Not in Indian East Banks, William
maculata L. Sweetwillia Aid Terr per OK (1953).
m (Sweet Vascular Ethnobotany of the
William) Cherokee Indians,
(pg. 106); Hamel
and Chiltoskey 1975
"Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
58)

Aureolaria Smooth Antidiarrheal; Other Cherokee Not in Indian East & Banks, William
flava (L.) Yellow Terr per OK West (1953).
Farw. False Vascular Ethnobotany of the
Foxglove Cherokee Indians,
(pg. 116); Mooney
"The Swimmer
Manuscript" (p. 193,
244); Hamel and
Chiltoskey 1975
"Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
35)

Hieracium Rattlesnake Gastrointestinal Aid Cherokee Not in Indian East & Banks, William
venosum L. weed Terr per OK West (1953).
Vascular Ethnobotany of the
Cherokee Indians,
(pg. 131); Hamel
and Chiltoskey 1975
"Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
37)

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67 Moerman, and book resources.
 Medicinal Plants Spread Sheet - "Not in Indian Country"

Rudbeckia Orange Anthelmintic; Not in Indian East & Banks, William

fulgida Ait. Coneflower Dermatological Aid; Ear Terr per USDA West (1953).
Medicine; Ethnobotany of the
Gynecological Aid; Cherokee Indians,
Kidney Aid; Snake Bite (pg. 131, 132);
Remedy; Venereal Aid Hamel and
Chiltoskey 1975
"Cherokee Plants
and Their Uses", (p.
30)

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68 Moerman, and book resources.