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

Water Mint

Mohegan - Drug, Pediatric Aid

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 74, 130

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: Pediatric Aid
Notes: Infusion of leaves used as a vermifuge for children and adults.

RECRD: 89662 id: 22862

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