Amorpha canescens, Nutt. Lead Plant. We´abŏnag´kak—“That which turns white.”
A decoction, made of the roots, is used for pains in the stomach. Rosa blanda, Ait. Early Wild Rose. O´ginīk.
A piece of root placed in lukewarm water, after which the liquid is applied to inflamed eyes.
Anemone (sp.?) Anemone. Wisŏg´ibŏk´; also called Hartshorn plant by the mixed-bloods of Minnesota.
The dry leaves are powdered and used as an errhine, for the cure of headache.
(Gen. et sp. ?) Termed Kine´bĭk wansh´kons and “Snake weed.”
This plant was unfortunately so injured in transportation that identification was impossible. Ball-players and hunters use it to give them endurance and speed; the root is chewed when necessary to possess these qualities. The root is likened to a snake, which is supposed to be swift in motion and possessed of extraordinary muscular strength.
Rhus (aromatica, Ait. ?) “White Sumac.” Bŏkkwan´ībŏk.
Roots are boiled, with those of the following named plant, and the decoction taken to cure diarrhea.
(Gen. et sp. ?) Ki´tshiodēiminibŏk—“Big Heart Leaf.”