Scrophulariaceae Verbascum thapsus L.

Common Mullein

Abnaki - Drug, Toothache Remedy

Use documented by:
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 154

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Scientific name: Verbascum thapsus L.
USDA symbol: VETH (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Mullein
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Family (APG): Orobanchaceae
Native American Tribe: Abnaki
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Toothache Remedy
Notes: Plant made into a magical necklace and worn by children for teething.

RECRD: 50299 id: 42754

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