Comptonia
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Search for Comptonia found 42 matches:
Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Sweet Fern; Myricaceae
Algonquin, Quebec Drug (Analgesic)
Infusion of leaves taken or crushed leaf perfume inhaled for headaches.
Black, Meredith Jean 1980 Algonquin Ethnobotany: An Interpretation of
Aboriginal Adaptation in South Western Quebec. Ottawa. National Museums
of Canada. Mercury Series Number 65 (p. 149)
Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Sweet Fern; Myricaceae
Cherokee Drug (Anthelmintic)
Infusion taken for round worms.
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey 1975 Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History. Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co. (p. 58)
Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Sweet Fern; Myricaceae
Chippewa Drug (Ceremonial Medicine)
Burned, dried leaves used as incense in religious ceremonies.
Gilmore, Melvin R. 1933 Some Chippewa Uses of Plants. Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press (p. 127)
Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Sweet Fern; Myricaceae
Chippewa Drug (Febrifuge)
Infusion of leaves taken for fevers.
Gilmore, Melvin R. 1933 Some Chippewa Uses of Plants. Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press (p. 127)
Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Sweet Fern; Myricaceae
Chippewa Drug (Unspecified)
Leaves used for medicine.
Gilmore, Melvin R. 1933 Some Chippewa Uses of Plants. Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press (p. 127)
Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Sweet Fern; Myricaceae
Delaware Drug (Blood Medicine)
Infusion of plant, mallow root, elder flowers and dwarf elder used as a blood purifier.
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys 1972 Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians. Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3 (p. 35)
Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Sweet Fern; Myricaceae
Delaware Drug (Dermatological Aid)
Infusion of plant used for blisters.
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys 1972 Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians. Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3 (p. 35)
Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Sweet Fern; Myricaceae
Delaware Drug (Pulmonary Aid)
Infusion of plant, mallow root, elder flowers and dwarf elder used to remove mucus from the lungs.
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys 1972 Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians. Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3 (p. 35)
Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Sweet Fern; Myricaceae
Delaware Drug (Urinary Aid)
Infusion of plant, mallow root, elder flowers and dwarf elder used for bladder inflammation.
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys 1972 Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians. Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3 (p. 35)
Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Sweet Fern; Myricaceae
Delaware Drug (Venereal Aid)
Infusion of plant, mallow root, elder flowers and dwarf elder used for scrofula.
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys 1972 Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians. Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3 (p. 35)
Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Sweet Fern; Myricaceae
Delaware, Oklahoma Drug (Blood Medicine)
Infusion of plant taken as a blood purifier.
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys 1942 A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs. Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission (p. 29, 76)
Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Sweet Fern; Myricaceae
Delaware, Oklahoma Drug (Dermatological Aid)
Infusion of plant applied to blisters and leaves used for poison ivy rash.
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys 1942 A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs. Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission (p. 29, 76)
Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Sweet Fern; Myricaceae
Delaware, Oklahoma Drug (Expectorant)
Infusion of plant taken to help remove mucous from the lungs.
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys 1942 A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs. Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission (p. 29, 76)
Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Sweet Fern; Myricaceae
Delaware, Oklahoma Drug (Tuberculosis Remedy)
Plant used for scrofula.
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys 1942 A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs. Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission (p. 29, 76)
Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Sweet Fern; Myricaceae
Delaware, Oklahoma Drug (Urinary Aid)
Complex compound containing plant used for bladder inflammation.
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys 1942 A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs. Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission (p. 29, 76)
Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Sweet Fern; Myricaceae
Malecite Drug (Dermatological Aid)
Infusion of plant and yarrow used as a liniment for swelling.
Mechling, W.H. 1959 The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs. Anthropologica 8:239-263 (p. 245)
Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Sweet Fern; Myricaceae
Malecite Drug (Respiratory Aid)
Plants smoked and used for catarrh.
Mechling, W.H. 1959 The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs. Anthropologica 8:239-263 (p. 248)
Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Sweet Fern; Myricaceae
Menominee Drug (Adjuvant)
Plant used as a seasoner and potent medicine in childbirth.
Smith, Huron H. 1923 Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians. Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174 (p. 42)
Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Sweet Fern; Myricaceae
Menominee Drug (Gynecological Aid)
Decoction of plants used as a potent medicine in childbirth.
Smith, Huron H. 1923 Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians. Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174 (p. 42)
Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Sweet Fern; Myricaceae
Menominee Drug (Poison)
Compound containing leaves sprinkled on medicine to kill a hated person.
Smith, Huron H. 1923 Ethnobotany of the Menomini Indians. Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:1-174 (p. 42)
Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Sweet Fern; Myricaceae
Menominee Drug (Tonic)
Compound decoction of root taken as a mild tonic.
Densmore, Francis 1932 Menominee Music. SI-BAE Bulletin #102 (p. 133)
Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Sweet Fern; Myricaceae
Micmac Drug (Analgesic)
Root used for headache and inflammation.
Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper 1979 Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68 (p. 56)
Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Sweet Fern; Myricaceae
Micmac Drug (Dermatological Aid)
Leaves used for sprains, swellings, poison ivy and inflammation.
Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper 1979 Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68 (p. 56)
Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Sweet Fern; Myricaceae
Micmac Drug (Dermatological Aid)
Leaves used for swellings and poison ivy.
Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper 1979 Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68 (p. 58)
Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Sweet Fern; Myricaceae
Micmac Drug (Orthopedic Aid)
Leaves used for sprains.
Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper 1979 Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68 (p. 56)
Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Sweet Fern; Myricaceae
Micmac Drug (Orthopedic Aid)
Leaves used for sprains, swellings and poison ivy.
Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper 1979 Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68 (p. 58)
Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Sweet Fern; Myricaceae
Micmac Drug (Respiratory Aid)
Leaves used for catarrh.
Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper 1979 Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68 (p. 56)
Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Sweet Fern; Myricaceae
Micmac Drug (Respiratory Aid)
Leaves used for catarrh and poison ivy.
Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper 1979 Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68 (p. 58)
Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Sweet Fern; Myricaceae
Micmac Drug (Stimulant)
Berries, bark and leaves used as an "exhilarant" and beverage.
Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper 1979 Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68 (p. 56)
Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Sweet Fern; Myricaceae
Mohegan Drug (Dermatological Aid)
Infusion of leaves used as a wash for poison ivy.
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys 1928 Mohegan Medicinal Practices, Weather-Lore and Superstitions. SI-BAE Annual Report #43: 264-270 (p. 264)
Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Sweet Fern; Myricaceae
Mohegan Drug (Dermatological Aid)
Infusion of leaves used as poison ivy lotion.
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys 1972 Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians. Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3 (p. 74, 130)
Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Sweet Fern; Myricaceae
Ojibwa Drug (Analgesic)
Infusion of leaves taken for flux and stomach cramps.
Smith, Huron H. 1932 Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians. Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525 (p. 375)
Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Sweet Fern; Myricaceae
Ojibwa Drug (Antidiarrheal)
Infusion of leaves taken for stomach cramps and flux.
Smith, Huron H. 1932 Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians. Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525 (p. 375)
Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Sweet Fern; Myricaceae
Ojibwa Drug (Gastrointestinal Aid)
Decoction of leaves taken for stomach cramps and flux.
Smith, Huron H. 1932 Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians. Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525 (p. 375)
Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Sweet Fern; Myricaceae
Penobscot Drug (Dermatological Aid)
Infusion of leaves rubbed on skin for poison ivy.
Speck, Frank G. 1917 Medicine Practices of the Northeastern Algonquians. Proceedings of the 19th International Congress of Americanists Pp. 303-321 (p. 309)
Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Sweet Fern; Myricaceae
Potawatomi Drug (Dermatological Aid)
Infusion of leaves used for itch.
Smith, Huron H. 1933 Ethnobotany of the Forest Potawatomi Indians. Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 7:1-230 (p. 65)
Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Sweet Fern; Myricaceae
Shinnecock Drug (Dermatological Aid)
Infusion of leaves rubbed on the skin for itch.
Carr, Lloyd G. and Carlos Westey 1945 Surviving Folktales & Herbal Lore Among the Shinnecock Indians. Journal of American Folklore 58:113-123 (p. 119)
Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Sweet Fern; Myricaceae
Chippewa Food (Beverage)
Leaves used to make a hot, tea like beverage.
Gilmore, Melvin R. 1933 Some Chippewa Uses of Plants. Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press (p. 127)
Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Sweet Fern; Myricaceae
Ojibwa Food (Preservative)
Leaves used to line buckets when picking blueberries and cover them to prevent spoiling.
Smith, Huron H. 1932 Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians. Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525 (p. 420)
Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Sweet Fern; Myricaceae
Chippewa Other (Incense & Fragrance)
Leaves used for perfume.
Gilmore, Melvin R. 1933 Some Chippewa Uses of Plants. Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press (p. 127)
Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Sweet Fern; Myricaceae
Chippewa Other (Tools)
Sprigs used to sprinkle water on the hot stones of the vapor bath.
Gilmore, Melvin R. 1933 Some Chippewa Uses of Plants. Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press (p. 127)
Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult.
Sweet Fern; Myricaceae
Potawatomi Other (Insecticide)
Leaves thrown onto the fire to make a smudge and keep away mosquitoes.
Smith, Huron H. 1933 Ethnobotany of the Forest Potawatomi Indians. Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 7:1-230 (p. 121)
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