Lamiaceae Hedeoma pulegioides (L.) Pers.

American Falsepennyroyal

Catawba - Drug, Cold Remedy

Use documented by:
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 53

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Scientific name: Hedeoma pulegioides (L.) Pers.
USDA symbol: HEPU (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: American Falsepennyroyal
Family: Lamiaceae
Family (APG): Lamiaceae
Native American Tribe: Catawba
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cold Remedy
Notes: Decoction of roots taken for colds.

RECRD: 87147 id: 16464

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