Lamiaceae Collinsonia canadensis L.
Richweed
Cherokee - Drug, Breast Treatment
Use documented by:
Taylor, Linda Averill, 1940, Plants Used As Curatives by Certain Southeastern Tribes, Cambridge, MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 53
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Collinsonia canadensis L.
Scientific name: Collinsonia canadensis L.
USDA symbol: COCA4 (
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Common names: Richweed
Family: Lamiaceae
Family (APG): Lamiaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Breast Treatment
Notes: Decoction of plant applied for swollen breasts.
RECRD: 84288 id: 10453