Lamiaceae Mentha arvensis L.

Canadian Mint

Great Basin Indian - Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid

Use documented by:
Nickerson, Gifford S., 1966, Some Data on Plains and Great Basin Indian Uses of Certain Native Plants, Tebiwa 9(1):45-51, page 50

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Scientific name: Mentha arvensis L.
USDA symbol: MEAR4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Canadian Mint
Family: Lamiaceae
Family (APG): Lamiaceae
Native American Tribe: Great Basin Indian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gastrointestinal Aid
Notes: Infusion of whole plant taken for indigestion.

RECRD: 2412 id: 22652

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