Lamiaceae Prunella vulgaris L.
Common Selfheal
Iroquois - Drug, Febrifuge
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 424
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Prunella vulgaris L.
Scientific name: Prunella vulgaris L.
USDA symbol: PRVUV (
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Common names: Common Selfheal
Family: Lamiaceae
Family (APG): Lamiaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Febrifuge
Notes: Decoction of plants taken for fevers and shortness of breath.
RECRD: 92387 id: 30195