SPECK) A MOHEGAN-PEQUOT DIARY 269 



Balsam buds (Iinpatiens hiflora) and rum make an ointment which 

 is used for bums, cuts, and bruises. (Also Penobscot and Nan- 

 ticokc.) 



Dandelion and white daisy wines are beneficial as tonics in the 

 sprmg. 



Cranberries crushed and mixed with corn meal make a poultice 

 which is most effective in case of blood poisoning. 



Spruce gum or pine pitch is used as a poultice for bods and 

 abscesses. (Also Penobscot.) 



The juice obtained by crushing leaves of "Silver leaf" is applied 

 in cases of external poisoning. 



A tea made by steeping wild carrot (Daucus carota) blossoms is 

 administered to diabetes sufferers. The blossoms must be in full 

 bloom when picked for this remedy. 



Yarrow tea {Achillea millefolium) is dnmk for the liver and kidneys. 



Wintergrecn tea is taken to relieve disorders of the kidneys. 



Prickly ash {Xanthoxyluin americanum) bark is steeped and used 

 as a remedy for heart trouble. A small quantity is taken for three 

 consecutive days and then skip three days before resuming the dose. 



Spruce sap is also a remedy for lung trouble. 



A drink made b}' boding the plant of the thistle (Circium arpense) 

 is taken for consumption. (Also Montagnais.) 



The juice of the snaall running blackberry {Rubus hispidus) is 

 drunk for dysenter3^ 



Burdock leaves {Arctium minus) bound to the affected parts will 

 relieve rheumatism. 



Jack-in-the-pulpit {Arisaema tripliyllum) root, "Indian turnip," is 

 steeped and the liquid used as a liniment. It acts as a poison if 

 taken internally. 



The root of "Indian turnip" {Arisaema tripliyllum) is steeped for 

 sore throat. 



Dried pigweed (sp. ?) tea is taken to relieve hoarseness. 



Onion sirup is taken for colds. Several onions are cut up and 

 allowed to simmer over a slow heat. A small quantity of the juice 

 is taken from time to time. 



Bark tak«n from the south side of a maple tree {Acer saccJiarinum) 

 is steeped and used as a cough remedy. 



Wliite pine {Piiius strohus) bark also makes an excellent tea which 

 is drunk for coughs and colds. 



Fern root soaked in water until it forms a jelly-like substance is 

 taken to strengthen the lungs. 



Barberry {Berberis vulgaris) juice and water is administered in case 

 of fever. The berries are sometimes boiled in molasses and put into 

 crocks. By pouring cold water over a small quantit3^ of this mixture 

 a cooling drmk is produced. 



