S
Sagittaria latifolia Willd. (arrowhead)
The root was steeped in water and drank to relieve indigestion.
Salix sp. (willow)
The inner bark was combined with bark of other trees in water and drank to relieve indigestion.
The root could be used by itself or mixed with other roots and taken orally to relieve dysentery.
Sanicula canadensis L. (bur snakeroot)
The root was powdered and mixed with water and drunk to stop periods.
Silphium perfoliatum L. (cupplant)
The root was mixed with water and drunk to stop hemorrhage from the lungs, and also for pain in the back and chest due to consumption. Root mixed with water to stop periods. The root was also used dried up and pounded and made into a compress for wounds. Root used in smoke treatment for head colds, neuralgia, and rheumatism.
Smilax herbacea L. (carrion flower; jacob’s ladder)
The root, mixed with water, was drunk to relieve kidney problems, also used for back pains.
The fruits were eaten to relieve hoarseness.
Solidago altissima L. (goldenrod)
The root was pulverized and moistened and applied as a poultice for boils. Flowers used for burns, and other sores.
Solidago flexicaulis L. (goldenrod)
The root was mixed with water and gargled or dried and chewed to relieve a sore throat.
Solidago rigida L. (goldenrod)
The root was steeped in water and a swallow dose taken to stop urine. Leaves dried and mixed with water was drunk to reduce fever.
Solidago rigidiuscula Porter. (goldenrod)
The root was mixed in water and drunk. Used to stop sudden hemorrhage from the lungs. Goldenrod root was also applied externally, hot, to relieve stomach cramps. The root was mixed with cold water and drunk to stop bleeding from the mouth due to wounds. Root mixed with bear grease and applied to hair, or used as an ointment. The stalk or root was boiled and used as a warm compress for sprained, or strained muscles. The root was also steeped in water and drank for difficult labor.
Sphaeralcea coccinea (Pursh.) Rydb. (red false mallow)
The plant was chewed and applied to inflamed sores and wounds as a cooling and healing salve. Also supposedly made hands and arms immune to scalding water when plant applied to them.
Stachys palustris L. (hedge nettle)
The leaves, either fresh or dried, were put in hot water and drank to relieve sudden colic.
Stellaria media (L.) Cyrill.
The leaves were mixed with hot water and used as a wash for sore eyes.
Streptopus roseus Michx. (twisted stalk)
The root was steeped in water and used as a poultice for a sty in the eye.
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus Moench. (coral berry)
The leaves were steeped and rubbed on weak and inflamed eyes.