Lamiaceae Mentha ?piperita L. (pro sp.) [aquatica ? spicata]

Water Mint

Mohegan - Drug, Anthelmintic

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1928, Mohegan Medicinal Practices, Weather-Lore and Superstitions, SI-BAE Annual Report #43: 264-270, page 265

View all documented uses for Mentha ?piperita L. (pro sp.) [aquatica ? spicata]

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Scientific name: Mentha ?piperita L. (pro sp.) [aquatica ? spicata]
USDA symbol: MEPI (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Water Mint
Family: Lamiaceae
Family (APG): Lamiaceae
Native American Tribe: Mohegan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Anthelmintic
Notes: Infusion of plant given to babies for worms.

RECRD: 89660 id: 22860

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