Lamiaceae Trichostema lanceolatum Benth.

Vinegarweed

Miwok - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Barrett, S. A. and E. W. Gifford, 1933, Miwok Material Culture, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 2(4):11, page 173174

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Scientific name: Trichostema lanceolatum Benth.
USDA symbol: TRLA4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Vinegarweed
Family: Lamiaceae
Family (APG): Lamiaceae
Native American Tribe: Miwok
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Decoction of flat leaves used as bath for pustules and prevented skin eruptions caused by smallpox.

RECRD: 20512 id: 40569

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