Lamiaceae Galeopsis tetrahit L.
Brittlestem Hempnettle
Iroquois - Drug, Witchcraft Medicine
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 425
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Galeopsis tetrahit L.
Scientific name: Galeopsis tetrahit L.
USDA symbol: GATE2 (
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Common names: Brittlestem Hempnettle
Family: Lamiaceae
Family (APG): Lamiaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Witchcraft Medicine
Notes: Infusion of roots taken to vomit as a cure for bewitching.
RECRD: 86373 id: 15461