Lamiaceae Monarda punctata L.
Spotted Beebalm
Ojibwa - Drug, Laxative
Use documented by:
Reagan, Albert B., 1928, Plants Used by the Bois Fort Chippewa (Ojibwa) Indians of Minnesota, Wisconsin Archeologist 7(4):230-248, page 231
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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: Ojibwa
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Laxative
Notes: Decoction of plants taken for sick stomach, bowels or for constipation.
RECRD: 89943 id: 23318