Lamiaceae Hedeoma pulegioides (L.) Pers.

American Falsepennyroyal

Cherokee - Drug, Febrifuge

Use documented by:
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 48

View all documented uses for Hedeoma pulegioides (L.) Pers.

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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: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Febrifuge
Notes: Infusion taken for fever.

RECRD: 87156 id: 16473

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