Lamiaceae Nepeta cataria L.
Catnip
Mohegan - Drug, Pediatric Aid
Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1928, Mohegan Medicinal Practices, Weather-Lore and Superstitions, SI-BAE Annual Report #43: 264-270, page 266
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Nepeta cataria L.
Scientific name: Nepeta cataria L.
USDA symbol: NECA2 (
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Common names: Catnip
Family: Lamiaceae
Family (APG): Lamiaceae
Native American Tribe: Mohegan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Pediatric Aid
Notes: Infusion given to babies for colic.
RECRD: 90124 id: 23678