Veronica Virginica, L. Culver’s Root. Wi´sŏgedzhi´bik—“Bitter Root.”
A decoction of the crushed root is taken as a purgative.
Salix Candida, Willd. Hoary Willow. Sisi´gobe´mĭsh.
The thick inner bark of the roots is scraped off, boiled, and the decoction taken for cough.
Symphoricarpos vulgaris, Michx. Indian Currant. Gus´sigwaka´mĭsh.
The inner bark of the root boiled and the decoction, when cold, applied to sore eyes.
Geum strictum, Ait. Aven. Ne´bone´ankwe´âk—“ Hair on one side.”
The roots are boiled and a weak decoction taken internally for soreness in the chest, and cough.
Rumex crispus, L. Curled Dock. O´zabetshi´wĭk.
The roots are bruised or crushed and applied to abrasions, sores, etc.