Lamiaceae Hedeoma pulegioides (L.) Pers.
American Falsepennyroyal
Mohegan - Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1928, Mohegan Medicinal Practices, Weather-Lore and Superstitions, SI-BAE Annual Report #43: 264-270, page 265
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Hedeoma pulegioides (L.) Pers.
Scientific name: Hedeoma pulegioides (L.) Pers.
USDA symbol: HEPU (
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Common names: American Falsepennyroyal
Family: Lamiaceae
Family (APG): Lamiaceae
Native American Tribe: Mohegan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gastrointestinal Aid
Notes: Infusion of plant taken to warm the stomach.
RECRD: 87167 id: 16485