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id ▲ | species | tribe | source | pageno | use_category | use_subcategory | notes | rawsource |
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44314 | Zanthoxylum americanum P. Mill. 4241 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 663 | Drug 2 | Veterinary Aid 34 | Infusion of bark used to rub on dog's nose to improve his scent. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 663 |
42779 | Verbascum thapsus L. 4106 | Creek 59 | t40 115 | 57 | Drug 2 | Cough Medicine 9 | Decoction of roots taken as a cough remedy. | Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 57 |
42778 | Verbascum thapsus L. 4106 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 660661 | Drug 2 | Cough Medicine 9 | Compound decoction of root taken for coughs. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 660661 |
41597 | Ulmus sp. 4053 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 660 | Drug 2 | Toothache Remedy 71 | Unknown plant part, possibly branches, used for toothache. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 660 |
41506 | Ulmus rubra Muhl. 4052 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 665 | Drug 2 | Witchcraft Medicine 89 | Decoction of bark with gunpowder taken to speed delivery, sympathetic magic. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 665 |
40751 | Triosteum perfoliatum L. 4027 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 667 | Drug 2 | Plant used medicinally for unspecified purpose. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 667 | |
39633 | Tephrosia virginiana (L.) Pers. 3911 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 658 | Drug 2 | Urinary Aid 80 | Cold, compound infusion of root taken for bladder trouble. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 658 |
39632 | Tephrosia virginiana (L.) Pers. 3911 | Creek 59 | t40 115 | 33 | Drug 2 | Urinary Aid 80 | Cold infusion of mashed roots taken for bladder troubles. | Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 33 |
39631 | Tephrosia virginiana (L.) Pers. 3911 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 658 | Drug 2 | Tuberculosis Remedy 49 | Roots, a very strong medicine, used in cases of 'pulmonary consumption.' | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 658 |
39630 | Tephrosia virginiana (L.) Pers. 3911 | Creek 59 | t40 115 | 33 | Drug 2 | Tuberculosis Remedy 49 | Plant used for pulmonary tuberculosis. | Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 33 |
39629 | Tephrosia virginiana (L.) Pers. 3911 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 658 | Drug 2 | Reproductive Aid 142 | Compound infusion of root used in 'cases of loss of manhood.' | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 658 |
39628 | Tephrosia virginiana (L.) Pers. 3911 | Creek 59 | t40 115 | 33 | Drug 2 | Reproductive Aid 142 | Cold infusion of roots taken by men to regain potency. | Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 33 |
39627 | Tephrosia virginiana (L.) Pers. 3911 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 658 | Drug 2 | Abortifacient 84 | Compound decoction of plant taken and used as wash for irregular menstruation. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 658 |
38943 | Stillingia sp. 3835 | Creek 59 | t40 115 | 36 | Drug 2 | Reproductive Aid 142 | Cold infusion of pounded roots taken by men to regain potency. | Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 36 |
38942 | Stillingia sp. 3835 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 662 | Drug 2 | Gynecological Aid 22 | Decoction of root taken and used as a wash after childbirth. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 662 |
38941 | Stillingia sp. 3835 | Creek 59 | t40 115 | 36 | Drug 2 | Gynecological Aid 22 | Decoction of mashed roots used as a bath & taken by women after giving birth. | Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 36 |
38940 | Stillingia sp. 3835 | Creek 59 | t40 115 | 36 | Drug 2 | Cathartic 29 | Plant used as a cathartic. | Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 36 |
38939 | Stillingia sp. 3835 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 662 | Drug 2 | Abortifacient 84 | Compound decoction of root used as a wash for irregular periods. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 662 |
38711 | Spigelia marilandica (L.) L. 3786 | Creek 59 | w47 105 | 74 | Drug 2 | Anthelmintic 16 | Used as a general vermifuge. | Witthoft, John, 1947, An Early Cherokee Ethnobotanical Note, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 37(3):73-75, page 74 |
38707 | Spigelia anthelmia L. 3785 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 669 | Drug 2 | Pediatric Aid 42 | Plant considered a 'well-known remedy' for children with worms. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 669 |
38706 | Spigelia anthelmia L. 3785 | Creek 59 | t40 115 | 51 | Drug 2 | Anthelmintic 16 | Plant used as a worm remedy. | Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 51 |
38705 | Spigelia anthelmia L. 3785 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 669 | Drug 2 | Anthelmintic 16 | Plant considered a 'well-known remedy' for children with worms. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 669 |
38237 | Smilax sp. 3714 | Creek 59 | t40 115 | 7 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Decoction of pounded roots used as a wash for leg ulcers. | Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 7 |
38236 | Smilax sp. 3714 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 661 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Decoction of pounded root poured on ulcers, especially on the legs. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 661 |
38169 | Smilax bona-nox L. 3707 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 667 | Drug 2 | Other 18 | Plant moistened and rubbed on face to make one young. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 667 |
37235 | Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees 3589 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 661 | Drug 2 | Plant used for unspecified medicinal purpose. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 661 | |
36666 | Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis (L.) R. Bolli 3566 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 661 | Drug 2 | Gynecological Aid 22 | Poultice of pounded root or stalk skin applied to women for swollen breast. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 661 |
36665 | Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis (L.) R. Bolli 3566 | Creek 59 | t40 115 | 58 | Drug 2 | Breast Treatment 148 | Poultice of pounded roots applied to swollen breasts. | Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 58 |
36164 | Salix sp. 3551 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 655 | Drug 2 | Venereal Aid 46 | Compound infusion of root taken for 'the clap.' | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 655 |
36163 | Salix sp. 3551 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 655 | Drug 2 | Other 18 | Compound infusion of root taken for dropsy and 'deer sickness.' | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 655 |
36162 | Salix sp. 3551 | Creek 59 | t40 115 | 12 | Drug 2 | Misc. Disease Remedy 87 | Roots used for malaria. | Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 12 |
36161 | Salix sp. 3551 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 655 | Drug 2 | Misc. Disease Remedy 87 | Compound infusion of root taken for malaria. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 655 |
36160 | Salix sp. 3551 | Creek 59 | t40 115 | 12 | Drug 2 | Kidney Aid 3 | Decoction of roots taken or used as a bath for dropsy. | Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 12 |
36159 | Salix sp. 3551 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 655 | Drug 2 | Kidney Aid 3 | Compound infusion of root taken for dropsy. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 655 |
36158 | Salix sp. 3551 | Creek 59 | t40 115 | 12 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Roots used for biliousness. | Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 12 |
36157 | Salix sp. 3551 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 655 | Drug 2 | Gastrointestinal Aid 14 | Compound infusion of root taken for biliousness. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 655 |
36156 | Salix sp. 3551 | Creek 59 | t40 115 | 12 | Drug 2 | Febrifuge 45 | Roots used for fevers. | Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 12 |
36155 | Salix sp. 3551 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 655 | Drug 2 | Febrifuge 45 | Compound infusion of root taken for fever with nausea and vomiting. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 655 |
36154 | Salix sp. 3551 | Creek 59 | t40 115 | 12 | Drug 2 | Emetic 40 | Plant used as an emetic. | Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 12 |
36153 | Salix sp. 3551 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 655 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Compound infusion of root used as a wash for swellings. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 655 |
36152 | Salix sp. 3551 | Creek 59 | t40 115 | 12 | Drug 2 | Antirheumatic (Internal) 92 | Plant used for rheumatism. | Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 12 |
36151 | Salix sp. 3551 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 655 | Drug 2 | Antirheumatic (External) 35 | Compound infusion of root used as a wash for rheumatism. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 655 |
36150 | Salix sp. 3551 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 655 | Drug 2 | Antiemetic 103 | Compound infusion of root taken for fever with nausea and vomiting. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 655 |
32931 | Rhus glabra L. 3347 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 659 | Drug 2 | Other 18 | Leaves mixed with tobacco and smoked for 'all cephalic and pectoral complaints.' | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 659 |
32930 | Rhus glabra L. 3347 | Creek 59 | t40 115 | 36 | Drug 2 | Antidiarrheal 68 | Decoction of roots taken for dysentery. | Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 36 |
32929 | Rhus glabra L. 3347 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 659 | Drug 2 | Antidiarrheal 68 | Decoction of root taken for dysentery. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 659 |
32889 | Rhus copallinum L. 3345 | Creek 59 | t40 115 | 36 | Drug 2 | Antidiarrheal 68 | Decoction of roots taken for dysentery. | Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 36 |
32888 | Rhus copallinum L. 3345 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 659 | Drug 2 | Antidiarrheal 68 | Decoction of root taken for dysentery. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 659 |
32514 | Quercus stellata Wangenh. 3290 | Creek 59 | t40 115 | 18 | Drug 2 | Antidiarrheal 68 | Infusion of bark taken for dysentery. | Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 18 |
32513 | Quercus stellata Wangenh. 3290 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 659 | Drug 2 | Antidiarrheal 68 | Bark used to make a drink taken for dysentery. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 659 |
32440 | Quercus sp. 3289 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 665 | Drug 2 | Pediatric Aid 42 | Compound decoction of bark used as a wash to strengthen children unable to walk. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 665 |
32439 | Quercus sp. 3289 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 665 | Drug 2 | Orthopedic Aid 39 | Compound decoction of bark used as a wash to strengthen children unable to walk. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 665 |
31116 | Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium ssp. obtusifolium 3194 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 663664 | Drug 2 | Witchcraft Medicine 89 | Decoction of plant used as a wash for persons afflicted by ghosts. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 663664 |
31115 | Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium ssp. obtusifolium 3194 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 661 | Drug 2 | Sedative 15 | Decoction of plant tops taken and used as a wash for old people unable to sleep. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 661 |
31114 | Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium ssp. obtusifolium 3194 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 663664 | Drug 2 | Psychological Aid 60 | Decoction of plant used as a wash for persons who 'wanted to run away.' | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 663664 |
31113 | Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium ssp. obtusifolium 3194 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 661 | Drug 2 | Misc. Disease Remedy 87 | Poultice of decoction of leaves applied to throat for mumps. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 661 |
31112 | Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium ssp. obtusifolium 3194 | Creek 59 | t40 115 | 61 | Drug 2 | Misc. Disease Remedy 87 | Decoction of leaves used as a throat wash for mumps. | Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 61 |
31111 | Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium ssp. obtusifolium 3194 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 661 | Drug 2 | Cold Remedy 21 | Compound decoction of plant tops taken and used as inhalant for colds. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 661 |
31110 | Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium ssp. obtusifolium 3194 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 661 | Drug 2 | Antiemetic 103 | Decoction of leaves taken for vomiting. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 661 |
31109 | Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium ssp. obtusifolium 3194 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 661 | Drug 2 | Adjuvant 149 | Leaves added to medicines as a perfume. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 661 |
30682 | Prunus sp. 3178 | Creek 59 | t40 115 | 27 | Drug 2 | Antidiarrheal 68 | Infusion of roots taken for dysentery. | Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 27 |
30681 | Prunus sp. 3178 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 659 | Drug 2 | Antidiarrheal 68 | Decoction of root taken for dysentery. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 659 |
29730 | Porteranthus sp. 3113 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 667 | Drug 2 | Gynecological Aid 22 | Plant thought to be used by women during their menstrual periods. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 667 |
29533 | Populus sp. 3105 | Creek 59 | t40 115 | 11 | Drug 2 | Orthopedic Aid 39 | Decoction of bark used as a wash for a broken arm. | Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 11 |
29532 | Populus sp. 3105 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 660 | Drug 2 | Orthopedic Aid 39 | Decoction of bark poured over sprained ankles or other joints. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 660 |
29531 | Populus sp. 3105 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 660 | Drug 2 | Orthopedic Aid 39 | Decoction of bark poured over fractured limbs and inner bark used to make splints. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 660 |
29530 | Populus sp. 3105 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 660 | Drug 2 | Kidney Aid 3 | Decoction of root used as a wash in cases of dropsy. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 660 |
28580 | Platanus occidentalis L. 3017 | Creek 59 | t40 115 | 26 | Drug 2 | Tuberculosis Remedy 49 | Decoction of bark taken for pulmonary tuberculosis. | Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 26 |
28579 | Platanus occidentalis L. 3017 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 659 | Drug 2 | Tuberculosis Remedy 49 | Bark used in medicine taken for pulmonary tuberculosis. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 659 |
26533 | Phoradendron leucarpum (Raf.) Reveal & M.C. Johnston 2896 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 659 | Drug 2 | Tuberculosis Remedy 49 | Compounds containing leaves and branches used for consumption. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 659 |
26532 | Phoradendron leucarpum (Raf.) Reveal & M.C. Johnston 2896 | Creek 59 | t40 115 | 20 | Drug 2 | Pulmonary Aid 48 | Leaves and branches used for lung troubles. | Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 20 |
26531 | Phoradendron leucarpum (Raf.) Reveal & M.C. Johnston 2896 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 659 | Drug 2 | Pulmonary Aid 48 | Compounds containing leaves and branches used for lung trouble. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 659 |
26167 | Persea palustris (Raf.) Sarg. 2838 | Creek 59 | c51 138 | 289 | Drug 2 | Kidney Aid 3 | Decoction of root used for dropsy. | Campbell, T.N., 1951, Medicinal Plants Used by Choctaw, Chickasaw, and Creek Indians in the Early Nineteenth Century, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41(9):285-290, page 289 |
26166 | Persea palustris (Raf.) Sarg. 2838 | Creek 59 | c51 138 | 289 | Drug 2 | Febrifuge 45 | Decoction of root used as a diaphoretic in 'fevers of all descriptions.' | Campbell, T.N., 1951, Medicinal Plants Used by Choctaw, Chickasaw, and Creek Indians in the Early Nineteenth Century, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41(9):285-290, page 289 |
26165 | Persea palustris (Raf.) Sarg. 2838 | Creek 59 | c51 138 | 289 | Drug 2 | Diaphoretic 77 | Decoction of root used as a diaphoretic in 'fevers of all descriptions.' | Campbell, T.N., 1951, Medicinal Plants Used by Choctaw, Chickasaw, and Creek Indians in the Early Nineteenth Century, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41(9):285-290, page 289 |
26164 | Persea palustris (Raf.) Sarg. 2838 | Creek 59 | c51 138 | 289 | Drug 2 | Alterative 190 | Root used as a 'hydragogue' and alterant. | Campbell, T.N., 1951, Medicinal Plants Used by Choctaw, Chickasaw, and Creek Indians in the Early Nineteenth Century, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences 41(9):285-290, page 289 |
25936 | Penstemon sp. 2821 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 667 | Drug 2 | Tuberculosis Remedy 49 | Infusion of root taken for colds, coughs, consumption and whooping cough. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 667 |
25555 | Parthenocissus sp. 2758 | Creek 59 | t40 115 | 41 | Drug 2 | Venereal Aid 46 | Roots used for gonorrhea. | Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 41 |
25554 | Parthenocissus sp. 2758 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 662 | Drug 2 | Venereal Aid 46 | Root used for gonorrhea. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 662 |
25473 | Panicum sp. 2742 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 667 | Drug 2 | Misc. Disease Remedy 87 | Warm infusion of leaves taken for fevers, especially malaria. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 667 |
25419 | Panax sp. 2734 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 656 | Drug 2 | Pulmonary Aid 48 | Decoction of root taken for shortness of breath and by children for croup. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 656 |
25418 | Panax sp. 2734 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 656 | Drug 2 | Pediatric Aid 42 | Decoction of root taken for shortness of breath and by children for croup. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 656 |
25417 | Panax sp. 2734 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 656 | Drug 2 | Hemostat 65 | Infusion of root applied to bleeding cuts or wounds. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 656 |
25416 | Panax sp. 2734 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 656 | Drug 2 | Febrifuge 45 | Compound decoction of root taken to induce sweating, reducing fever. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 656 |
25415 | Panax sp. 2734 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 656 | Drug 2 | Diaphoretic 77 | Compound decoction of root taken to induce sweating, reducing fever. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 656 |
25414 | Panax sp. 2734 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 656 | Drug 2 | Ceremonial Medicine 12 | Plant used to keep ghosts away and for religious occasions. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 656 |
25413 | Panax sp. 2734 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 656 | Drug 2 | Adjuvant 149 | Healthful root added to many compounds. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 656 |
25354 | Panax quinquefolius L. 2733 | Creek 59 | t40 115 | 44 | Drug 2 | Pulmonary Aid 48 | Decoction of roots taken for short windedness. | Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 44 |
25353 | Panax quinquefolius L. 2733 | Creek 59 | t40 115 | 44 | Drug 2 | Hemostat 65 | Poultice of plant applied to bleeding cuts. | Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 44 |
25352 | Panax quinquefolius L. 2733 | Creek 59 | t40 115 | 44 | Drug 2 | Febrifuge 45 | Decoction of plant taken to produce sweating for fevers. | Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 44 |
25351 | Panax quinquefolius L. 2733 | Creek 59 | t40 115 | 44 | Drug 2 | Diaphoretic 77 | Decoction of plant taken to produce sweating for fevers. | Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 44 |
25350 | Panax quinquefolius L. 2733 | Creek 59 | t40 115 | 44 | Drug 2 | Dermatological Aid 8 | Poultice of plant applied to bleeding cuts. | Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 44 |
24193 | Nyssa sylvatica Marsh. 2604 | Creek 59 | t40 115 | 47 | Drug 2 | Tuberculosis Remedy 49 | Decoction of bark used as a bath and taken for pulmonary tuberculosis. | Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 47 |
24180 | Nyssa sp. 2603 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 659 | Drug 2 | Tuberculosis Remedy 49 | Decoction of bark and chips taken and used as a wash for tuberculosis. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 659 |
23571 | Myrica sp. 2558 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 664 | Drug 2 | Emetic 40 | Compound decoction of leaves taken after a burial as an emetic before eating. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 664 |
23495 | Morus rubra L. 2532 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 659 | Drug 2 | Urinary Aid 80 | Infusion of root taken for urinary problems. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 659 |
23494 | Morus rubra L. 2532 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 659 | Drug 2 | Stimulant 90 | Infusion of root taken for weakness. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 659 |
23493 | Morus rubra L. 2532 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 659 | Drug 2 | Emetic 40 | Roots used as an emetic. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 659 |
23334 | Monarda sp. 2509 | Creek 59 | swan28 128 | 657 | Drug 2 | Witchcraft Medicine 89 | Compound decoction of plant taken and used as a wash to protect from ghosts. | Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 657 |
23333 | Monarda sp. 2509 | Creek 59 | t40 115 | 54 | Drug 2 | Sedative 15 | Decoction of plant used for delirium. | Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 54 |
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CREATE TABLE uses ( id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY NOT NULL, species INTEGER NOT NULL, tribe INTEGER NOT NULL, source INTEGER NOT NULL, pageno TEXT NOT NULL, use_category INTEGER, use_subcategory INTEGER, notes TEXT, rawsource TEXT NOT NULL, FOREIGN KEY(use_category) REFERENCES use_categories(id), FOREIGN KEY(use_subcategory) REFERENCES use_subcategories(id), FOREIGN KEY(tribe) REFERENCES tribes(id), FOREIGN KEY(species) REFERENCES species(id), FOREIGN KEY(source) REFERENCES sources(id) );