(from Wikipedia)

Medicine:

"Cherokee Anthelmintic Used as wash for 'swelling caused by worms.' Dermatological Aid Warm infusion of root used to bathe sores. Ear Medicine Root ooze used for earache. Gynecological Aid Taken for 'flux and some private diseases.' Kidney Aid Infusion taken for drops. Snakebite Remedy Used as wash for snakebites. --- (Moerman 494)