Lamiaceae Mentha arvensis L.

Canadian Mint

Paiute - Drug, Other

Use documented by:
Steward, Julian H., 1933, Ethnography of the Owens Valley Paiute, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 33(3):233-250, page 317

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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: Paiute
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Other
Notes: Plant chewed or infusion of entire plant, except root, taken to keep cool.

RECRD: 89598 id: 22731

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