Lamiaceae Glechoma hederacea L.
Groundivy
Cherokee - Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy
Use documented by:
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 37
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Glechoma hederacea L.
Scientific name: Glechoma hederacea L.
USDA symbol: GLHE2 (
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Common names: Groundivy
Family: Lamiaceae
Family (APG): Lamiaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Misc. Disease Remedy
Notes: Infusion used for measles.
RECRD: 86759 id: 15987