Lamiaceae Monarda punctata L.
Spotted Beebalm
Nanticoke - Drug, Cold Remedy
Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 55, 84
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Monarda punctata L.
Scientific name: Monarda punctata L.
USDA symbol: MOPUP2 (
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Common names: Spotted Beebalm
Family: Lamiaceae
Family (APG): Lamiaceae
Native American Tribe: Nanticoke
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cold Remedy
Notes: Infusion of whole plant taken as a cold remedy.
RECRD: 89938 id: 23312