Lamiaceae Trichostema lanceolatum Benth.
Vinegarweed
Costanoan - Drug, Cold Remedy
Use documented by:
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 17
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Trichostema lanceolatum Benth.
Scientific name: Trichostema lanceolatum Benth.
USDA symbol: TRLA4 (
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Common names: Vinegarweed
Family: Lamiaceae
Family (APG): Lamiaceae
Native American Tribe: Costanoan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cold Remedy
Notes: Ground leaves rubbed on the face and chest for colds.
RECRD: 96318 id: 40558